Born at Boulder, WA, CoE. Enlisted 10 June 1918 age 21, school teacher including teaching at Cottesloe School. Nok father, Henry Kersten, 38 Colin Crescent, West Perth. Embarked at Albany 29 July 1918 per A74 Marathon. Served in England. RTA 17 October 1919 per Plassy. Signed declaration dated in 1958 gives his address as 20 Cook St, Nedlands. Service medals: BMW and VM.
