In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

William (Bill) Kerr, son of William Kerr (Sr) (age 54) and Jimmina (Jemima) Kerr age 44. William (Sr) died 14 Jan 1953. Jemima died 02 May 1967.  Both are buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Ships served in:

HMCS AVALON

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KM-WJK002

KM-WJK003

KM-WJK004

(KM-WJK001) The Atlantic Charter meeting on HMCS PRINCE OF WALES

(KM-WJK002) Depth charges on HMCS RESTIGOUCHE H00 with a convoy on the horizon

(KM-WJK003) Unknown Allied battleship

(KM-WJK004) New Mexico Class battleship

U-190

(KM-WJK000) German Naval Jack from U-190 

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KM-WJK006

KM-WJK007

(KM-WJK005) CPO William Kerr checking the sailing light panel in the Central Control Room on HMCS U-190  //  RCN official photo

(KM-WJK006) Twin 3.7 cm Flak M42 AA gun on U-190.  In the background a sailor review supplied being removed from U-190  //  RCN official photo

(KM-WJK007) Motor and Main Switchboard on U-190  //  RCN official photo

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U-190 at Bay Bulls, Newfoundland

(KM-WJK008) Bottom row, photo 4th from left, Walt Fischer (left) and William Kerr on U-190

(KM-WJK009) Top row, photo 1st on left, Bob Henry (left)  and William Kerr on U-190

(KM-WJK009) Bottom row, photo 1st on left, William Kerr (left) and Walt Fischer on U-190

(KM-WJK009) Bottom row, centre photo, Walt Fischer on U-190

(KM-WJK009) Bottom row, photo 3rd from left, William Kerr (left) and Bob Henry on U-190

* The photos on this page belonged to William James Kerr, a Petty Officer in the RCN during the Second World War. After his death, his collection was acquired by Ken Montgomery from William's daughter and son-in-law.

Photos courtesy of Ken Montgomery

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