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'''George Fraser Kerr''' ], ], ], (] ] – ] ]) was a ] recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ] and ] forces. '''George Fraser Kerr''' ], ], ], (8 June 1895 – 8 December 1929) was a ] recipient of the ], the highest military award given to ] and ] forces.{{use mdy dates}}


On 27 September 1918 at ], ], 23 year-old Kerr performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
==Details==
==Biography==
⚫ Born 8 June 1895, Kerr was a ] in the 3rd (Toronto) Battalion, ], during the ].


⚫ Lieutenant Kerr acted with conspicuous bravery and leadership during operations, giving timely support by outflanking a machine-gun which was impeding the advance. Later, when the advance was again held up by a strong point, and being far in advance of his company, he rushed the strong point single-handed, capturing four machine-guns and 31 prisoners.
⚫ He was 23 years old, and a ] in the 3rd (Toronto) Battalion, ], during the ] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

⚫ On ] ] at ], ], Lieutenant Kerr acted with conspicuous bravery and leadership during operations, giving timely support by outflanking a machine-gun which was impeding the advance. Later, when the advance was again held up by a strong point, and being far in advance of his company, he rushed the strong point single-handed, capturing four machine-guns and 31 prisoners.


He later achieved the rank of ].
==Further information== ==Further information==


He later achieved the rank of ]. Grave/memorial at Buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Canada. Plot 14. Section 36. Lot 6 - E 1/2. Headstone. Grave/memorial at Buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Canada. Plot 14. Section 36. Lot 6 - E 1/2. Headstone.

==The medal==


His Victoria Cross is displayed at the ] ''(Ottawa, Canada)''. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the ] ''(Ottawa, Canada)''.

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George Fraser Kerr VC, MC & Bar, MM, (8 June 1895 – 8 December 1929) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award given to British and Commonwealth forces.

On 27 September 1918 at Bourlon Wood, France, 23 year-old Kerr performed an act of bravery for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Biography

Born 8 June 1895, Kerr was a lieutenant in the 3rd (Toronto) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War.

Lieutenant Kerr acted with conspicuous bravery and leadership during operations, giving timely support by outflanking a machine-gun which was impeding the advance. Later, when the advance was again held up by a strong point, and being far in advance of his company, he rushed the strong point single-handed, capturing four machine-guns and 31 prisoners.

He later achieved the rank of Captain.

Further information

Grave/memorial at Buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Canada. Plot 14. Section 36. Lot 6 - E 1/2. Headstone.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Canadian War Museum (Ottawa, Canada).

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