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Rfm. William Kerr
British Army 14th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:Belfast, Co Antrim
(d.16th Aug 1917)
William Kerr was the youngest son of Jane and Thomas Kerr of Forthriver Gdns Belfast, young Billy lied about his age when he joined up on the 5/10/1915. He died of his wounds at Lisjssenthoek field hospital on 16/8/1917, his mother was heart broken at the news of his death and for several years would go to the top of her street to wait for his return.