Thomas R. Kerr | |
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| Born | April 24, 1843 Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland |
| Died | November 14, 1926 (aged 83) |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  Company C, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Thomas R. Kerr (April 24, 1843 – November 14, 1926) was a soldier in the Union Army in the American Civil War. Kerr received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kerr's medal was won for his capturing the flag of the Confederate 8th Virginia Cavalry Regiment at Moorefield in West Virginia on August 7, 1864. He was honored with the award on June 13, 1894.