Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant D. Kerr, 2nd Battalion, Canadian Engineers

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5405 Sjt: D. Kerr. Can: E.); 1914-15 Star (5405 Spr. D. Kerr Can. E.); British War and Victory Medals (5405 Sgt. D. Kerr. C. E.) together with post card photograph of recipient in uniform, extremely fine (4) £800-1000

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1919:

‘He has been in continuous service since February 1915, and has rendered valuable service, giving always the best that was in him. He has taken an active part as a sapper in the second battle of Ypres, April 1915, Festubert and Givenchy 1915, Mount Sorrel-Somme 1916, Vimy, Fresnoy, Hill 70 and Passchendaele 1918. At all times faithful, energetic and courageous, he has set an example that has won for him the admiration of all men of his unit.’