My VAC Account
My VAC AccountThe John Chipman Kerr Memorial was unveiled by the City of Port Moody in front of Private John Chipman Kerr VC's house "Sleepy Castle" on February 25, 2018. After having served during both the First and Second World Wars, Kerr moved to Port Moody in 1947 and would live in this house on Clarke Street until his death in 1963.
The Chip Kerr Park and Chip Kerr VC Memorial Auditorium were also dedicated to him.
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PRIVATE JOHN CHIPMAN "CHIP"
KERR VC
1887-1963
John Chipman Kerr was born in Fox River, Nova Scotia.
Prior to WWI, Chip moved out west and worked as a
lumberjack in BC, and homesteaded in Alberta. In
September 1915, Chip enlisted and served in the Canadian
49th Battalion. On September 16, 1916, Chip's battalion
fought near Courcelette, France during the Battle of the
Somme, where he was instrumental in overpowering an
enemy stronghold and capturing 62 prisoners. He was a
recipient of the Victoria Cross; the highest and most
prestigious award for gallantry that could be awarded to
British and Commonwealth forces. In 1947, Chip moved to
Port Moody where he lived and passed away int his home
on February 19, 1963. Parkland at 2900 Hope Street was
dedicated to Chip Kerr by the City of Port Moody in 2006.
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City of Port Moody/Ville de Port Moody