Sergeant Graham Anthony Douglas-Kerr
Unit : 1st Parachute Battalion
Army No. : 7897666
Awards : Military Medal
On the Ponte Primasole in the River Simeto on 14th July 1943, Sergeant Douglas-Kerr was in command of a detachment of medium machine guns. In order to command a good field of fire, the guns had to be mounted in exposed positions. Sergeant Douglas-Kerr personally maintained his guns with ammunition and water. During this time he was constantly under heavy Mortar and intense Light Machine Gun and rifle fire.
During the action, on several occasions, Sergeant Douglas-Kerr brought in wounded under fire.
When his Vickers gun ammunition had been expended this N.C.O. collected a heavy enemy machine gun, the crew of which he had killed and used it against the enemy and inflicting heavy casualties.
Sergeant Douglas-Kerr's gallantry and efficiency under the most difficult conditions were an inspiration to all ranks in the sector.