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Admiral '''Mark Edward Frederic Kerr''', C.B., M.V.O. ([[26 September]], [[1864]] – [[20 January]], [[1944]]) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]] during the [[First World War]]. In addition to his numerous years at sea, he held the distinction of becoming the first British Flag Officer to become a qualified aeroplane pilot. | Admiral '''Mark Edward Frederic Kerr''', C.B., M.V.O. ([[26 September]], [[1864]] – [[20 January]], [[1944]]) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]] during the [[First World War]]. In addition to his numerous years at sea, he held the distinction of becoming the first British Flag Officer to become a qualified aeroplane pilot. | ||
− | Placed on the Retired List "at his own request" as from [[1 October]], [[1918]]. | + | Placed on the Retired List "at his own request" as from [[1 October]], [[1918]]. Kerr was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on [[6 April]], [[1922]]. |
[[Category:1864 births|Kerr]] | [[Category:1864 births|Kerr]] |
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Admiral Mark Edward Frederic Kerr, C.B., M.V.O. (26 September, 1864 – 20 January, 1944) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War. In addition to his numerous years at sea, he held the distinction of becoming the first British Flag Officer to become a qualified aeroplane pilot.
Placed on the Retired List "at his own request" as from 1 October, 1918. Kerr was promoted to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 6 April, 1922.