Newbattle at War a history of the Parish at war
Now featuring Scots in the Great War Living History Society.
| Name: | KERR, ROBERT |
|---|---|
| Initials: | R |
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Private |
| Regiment/Service: | Royal Scots |
| Unit Text: | 12th Bn. |
| Date of Death: | 09/04/1917 |
| Service No: | 23462 |
| Casualty Type: | Commonwealth War Dead |
| Grave/Memorial Reference: | Bay 1 and 2. |
| Memorial: | ARRAS MEMORIAL |
Mrs Robert Kerr, 59 Fifth Street,Newtongrange has received official word that her husband Robert Kerr 12th Royal Scots has been killed in action. He was 33 years of age and enlisted 2 years ago (1915), Prior to enlisting he worked at Newbattle Colliery, he leaves a widow and one child.
