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Francis Kerr
1859 - 1951 (91 years)
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Name Francis Kerr Born 12 Oct 1859 Mount Franklin, , Victoria, Australia 
Gender Male Occupation Husband and father, poultry farmer and miner. Religion Presbyterian. Buried 1951 The Necropolis, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia Died 30 Jul 1951 Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia Person ID I2350 So Many Generations Last Modified 21 Feb 2021
Family Emmeline Amelia "Emily" McLaughlan, b. 15 Jan 1869, Rocky Vale, , New South Wales, Australia , d. 24 Jul 1946, Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia (Age 77 years) Married 4 Jun 1886 Residence of Walter Kerr. Lambton nr Newcastle. Hunter River. N.S.W. Children 1. Francis N Kerr, b. 12 Jan 1888, Singleton, New South Wales, Australia , d. 1889, Lambton, New South Wales, Australia (Age 0 years) [natural]2. Walter William Kerr, b. 23 Jun 1889, Lambton, New South Wales, Australia , d. 12 May 1917, Bullecourt, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France (Age 27 years) [natural]3. Almira Pearl Kerr, b. 14 May 1891, Hillgrove, New South Wales, Australia , d. 15 Jul 1961, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 70 years) [natural]4. Francis Kerr, b. 4 Dec 1896, Lambton, New South Wales, Australia , d. 19 Jan 1961, Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia (Age 64 years) [natural]Last Modified 21 Feb 2021 Family ID F721 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - A letter was received from a friend of Walter's dated the 7th of June,1917, it read; Dear Mr & Mrs Kerr It is with deep regret that Iconvey to you the sad news of your son Walter's death. No doubt theMilitary Authorities have already informed you. It was onthe early morning of the 12th May during an attack on the enemytrenches at Bullecourt, where many of our bravest and best havefallen that Walter met his death. It may be one colsolation foryou to know that Walter never suffered, he gave me his Wallet andasked me to forward it home to his Mother. Late that Afternoon I wasblown up with a heavy shell, and sent to hospital with concussion.I have now rejoined my unit and this is the first opportunity I havehad to register and post it. Poor Walter and I were always the verybest of friends, he asked me to write home to you as well for a photoof him if you could send one I would be much obliged as he was my bestfriend. The wallet is just how he gave it to me, and I sincerelyhope Mrs kerr that you receive it safely. I may say in conclusion Mr &Mrs Kerr that Walter earned the respect of the Officers, N.C.O's andmen of B Coy, and I write on their behalf in offering their deepestsympathy in your recent sad bereavement. I am Yours etc 3602 Pte TMather B Coy 60th Battalion A.I.F P.S Kindly let me knowwhen you have the wallet and contents.
- A letter was received from a friend of Walter's dated the 7th of June,1917, it read; Dear Mr & Mrs Kerr It is with deep regret that Iconvey to you the sad news of your son Walter's death. No doubt theMilitary Authorities have already informed you. It was onthe early morning of the 12th May during an attack on the enemytrenches at Bullecourt, where many of our bravest and best havefallen that Walter met his death. It may be one colsolation foryou to know that Walter never suffered, he gave me his Wallet andasked me to forward it home to his Mother. Late that Afternoon I wasblown up with a heavy shell, and sent to hospital with concussion.I have now rejoined my unit and this is the first opportunity I havehad to register and post it. Poor Walter and I were always the verybest of friends, he asked me to write home to you as well for a photoof him if you could send one I would be much obliged as he was my bestfriend. The wallet is just how he gave it to me, and I sincerelyhope Mrs kerr that you receive it safely. I may say in conclusion Mr &Mrs Kerr that Walter earned the respect of the Officers, N.C.O's andmen of B Coy, and I write on their behalf in offering their deepestsympathy in your recent sad bereavement. I am Yours etc 3602 Pte TMather B Coy 60th Battalion A.I.F P.S Kindly let me knowwhen you have the wallet and contents.