Seumas Kerr
| Seumas Kerr | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1973-2006 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 4th Division |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Banner Iraq War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General John Seumas Kerr CBE (born 1953) is a former British Army officer who commanded 4th Division.
Military career
Kerr was commissioned in to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in 1973.[1] As a colonel he undertook a tour in Northern Ireland in 1995 during the Troubles for which he was awarded the CBE.[2] He was appointed Deputy Adjutant-General in December 1999, Assistant Chief of Staff with responsibility for logistics at Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood in 2002 during the Iraq War[3] and General Officer Commanding 4th Division in 2004 before he retired in 2006.[4]
In retirement he joined the senior management of the support services arm of Carillion.[5]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 45956. p. 4936. 16 April 1973. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 54393. p. 6545. 9 May 1996. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ↑ Supporting Forward Development
- ↑ Army Commands
- ↑ Constructing Excellence
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Judd |
General Officer Commanding the 4th Division 2004–2006 |
Succeeded by Peter Everson |
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