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William Gordon Kerr

In memory of:

Lieutenant William Gordon Kerr

October 25, 1916

Military Service


Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Garrison Artillery

Division:

131st Siege Bty.

Additional Information


Son of Wm. and Margaret Kerr, of West Surmnerland, British Columbia. Born at Saint John, New Brunswick.

Commemorated on Page 113 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

Plot I. Row F. Grave 20.

Location:

Bertrancourt is a village in the Department of the Somme. Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux, Serre-les-Puisieux and then Mailly-Maillet (approximately 25 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Mailly-Maillet, 100 metres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Bertrancourt village (approximately 3 kilometres). On arrival at Bertrancourt take the first turning left and continue for 300 metres. A signpost will be seen which will direct you right onto a small lane which continues straight to BERTRANCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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