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Kerr family : World War I photographs and postcards

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Reference NumberMisc-MS-1574CreatorKerr familyDescriptionThe collection contains postcards, family information, and a souvenir dagger/paper knife, all relating to the service of Alexander and Robert Kerr in World War I.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyRobert and Alexander Kerr were brothers who joined the army in World War I, Alexander in the 4th Company of the 1st Battalion of the Otago Regiment, and Robert in the Otago Mounted Rifles. Alexander was killed in action on the Somme. Robert was gassed but survived and eventually returned to New Zealand, although his health never fully recovered.

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Alexander Kerr

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SubjectsWorld War, 1914-1918Soldiers

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Kerr family : World War I photographs and postcards

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