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We remember Francis Kerr
We remember Francis Kerr
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
Josephine Mary Kerr
Source:9447466
18th January 1895
1900
sibling
James Leo Kerr
Source:9522266
24th March 1900
1901
sibling
James Vincent Kerr
Source:9447466
14th October 1901
1905
sibling
Dorothy Kerr
Source:9447466
7th February 1905
1911
location
19 Beaconsfield Street, Chester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9447466
April 1911
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9447049
11th April 1917 - 1918
1918
missing
During German Spring Offensive
Source:9447049
21st March 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
686600
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2236409
1918
death
Source:7266536
4th August 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7266536
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Kerr |
| Source | 2236409 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Beaconsfield Street, Chester | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 686600 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anagalica Argyros | mother | ||
| James Francis Kerr | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Mary Kerr | sister | 18th January 1895 | |
| James Vincent Kerr | brother | 14th October 1901 | |
| James Leo Kerr | brother | 24th March 1900 | |
| Dorothy Kerr | sister | 7th February 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-17 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Casualty Form Active Service Francis KerrShows posting to France 11.04.17 and missing in German Spring Offensive since 21.03.18Contributed by:
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Baptism CertificateOur Lady of Mount Carmel baptism record provides date of birth for Francis Spiro Kerr, son of James and Anagalica Kerr nee Argyros.Contributed by:
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1911 censusCensus indicates Francis Kerr was one of 5 children born to James Francis and Angelica Kerr.Contributed by:
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Baptism Register Liverpool Catholic baptismsBaptism Register provides evidence of James Leo KerrContributed by:
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British Army WWI Service Records 1914-1920Service Records provides evidence of physical characteristicsContributed by:
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Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, ChesterNew Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's RC Church, Chester. The memorial was dedicated on 6th November 2018. Biographies of the men who are remembered on this memorial can be found in the 2015 book “We Shall Remember Them”.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, ChesterMore about St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, Chester
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "We Shall Remember Them" | Harper140899 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner F S Kerr | Harper140899 | |
| Casualty Form Active Service Francis Kerr | Harper140899 | |
| Baptism Certificate | John141401 | |
| 1911 census | John141401 | |
| Baptism Register Liverpool Catholic baptisms | John141401 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records 1914-1920 | John141401 | |
| Great War Memorial in St. Werburgh's, Chester | Harper140899 |
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