John Kerr

Admiral Sir John Beverley Kerr, (27 October 1937 – 2 December 2019) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy.

Career During his naval career Kerr commanded a frigate, a guided missile destroyer, and the aircraft carrier . In 1986 he was appointed Flag Officer First Flotilla. He was appointed Chief of Defence Intelligence in 1988. Kerr's naval career culminated in his appointment as Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command and member of the Admiralty Board in 1991. Kerr retired from the navy in May 1994.

In retirement Kerr became involved in the governance of Higher Education. He served on the Council and Court of the Victoria University of Manchester since 1998 and the Court of UMIST since 2000.

In 1998 Kerr became vice-chairman of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.