A well documented Jock's Great War 'Killed-in-Action' medal group of 3: Private Joseph Kerr, 13th Battalion (Lothian Regiment) Royal Scots

- 1914-15 Star (18345 Pte J. Kerr. R. Scots.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (18345 Pte. J. Kerr. R. Scots.)
- Interallied Victory Medal (18345 Pte. J. Kerr. R. Scots.)

Sold together with:

- Royal Scots. Bi-metal glengarry cap badge. Complete with original reverse loop fittings

Killed-in-Action: Private Joseph Kerr is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action', France, on, 27 February 1916

Medals verification: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Scots, cited below:

- 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2612
- British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/631
- Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/631

Joesph Kerr was born at, Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1886. He was the son of Mary Kerr of Hundalee Farm Cottage, Jedburgh. By trade Joseph was a 'Forester' and due to his work had connections working landed estates, and forests, across the 'Scottish Borders' region. Prior to enlisting he was a Forester on the Shieldhall Estate, near Biggar, and he also well known in the Hawick and Jedburgh districts. He enlisted at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, on, 9 January 1915, and posted to the Royal Scots - the oldest infantry regiment of the British Army, vis the 1st of Foot - subsequently being posted to, 13th Battalion (Lothian Regiment), Royal Scots. He first entered theatre of war, 'France', on, 9 July 1915, at which time he was a member of 'C' company, and saw service at the great battle of Loos, in September 1915. Having survived the bloodletting at Loos, Joseph was later 'Killed-in-Action' when 13/Royal Scots was back in the front line at line at Hulluch. The life and supreme sacrifice of Joseph Kerr is commemorated upon the Commonwealth War Graves 'Loos Memorial'

The recipients service papers (a large set) are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives

Sold together with some copied hard-copy research including newspaper articles, that include his named portrait

Condition: GVF

Code: 22269