Individual Details
Robert Bage Kerr Jr
(25 Mar 1893 - 18 Nov 1959)
Trooper Squadron A, enlisted March 27, 1916, in Troop C, New York City. Mustered in for service on the Mexican border, June 30, 1916 with Troop C, Squadron A Cavalry. Squadron A Cavalry was assigned to Camp McAllen, Texas with the 6th NY Division ( 27th Division ). Transferred on the border to Headquarters Troop, Squadron A Cavalry. Squadron A returned to New York and was mustered out of border service, December 28, 1916.
World War 1, attended, OTC, at Plattsburgh Barracks, commissioned, 2nd Lieutenant, Cavalry, Aug. 14, 1917. Promoted, 1st Lieutenant, October 26, 1917. Served with the 6th & 2nd US Cavalry before deployment to France. He saw combat with the 2nd Cavalry in France. Discharged, Sept. 7, 1919.
Squadron A in the Great War, page 175
Gravesite Details
1ST LT CAV ON DUTY WITH 203 CO 102 BN MPC USA
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World War 1, attended, OTC, at Plattsburgh Barracks, commissioned, 2nd Lieutenant, Cavalry, Aug. 14, 1917. Promoted, 1st Lieutenant, October 26, 1917. Served with the 6th & 2nd US Cavalry before deployment to France. He saw combat with the 2nd Cavalry in France. Discharged, Sept. 7, 1919.
Squadron A in the Great War, page 175
Gravesite Details
1ST LT CAV ON DUTY WITH 203 CO 102 BN MPC USA
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Events
Families
Spouse | Louise R Unknown ( - ) |
Father | Robert Bage Kerr (1863 - 1944) |
Mother | Grace Nichols (1866 - 1935) |
Sibling | Katherine Kerr (1890 - ) |
Sibling | Edward Arthur Nichols Kerr (1896 - 1980) |
Notes
Burial
Gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery"Robert Bage Kerr, Jr
New York
1st Lieutenant
Cavalry
WWI
Mar 25 1893
Nov 18 1959"
His wife is also buried here
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