| William Alexander Kerr | |
| Birth Date: | 18 July 1831 |
| Birth Place: | Melrose, Scottish Borders |
| Death Place: | Folkestone, Kent |
| Placeofburial: | Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkestone |
| Allegiance: | United Kingdom |
| Branch: | Bombay Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1849–1860 |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Unit: | 24th Bombay Native Infantry |
| Battles: | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
William Alexander Kerr, VC (18 July 1831 – 21 May 1919) was a Scottish soldier, writer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Kerr was a 25 year old lieutenant in the 24th Bombay Native Infantry (now 6th Battalion The Baloch Regiment, Pakistan Army) who was serving with the Southern Mahratta Horse during the Indian Mutiny, when the following deed took place on 10 July 1857 at Kolapore, India for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC):
Kerr attended Loretto School. He achieved the rank of captain. His VC is on display at the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, Imperial War Museum, London.