 Complete the following phrase:  In November 1940, Kerr entered active duty as inspector general of the 36th Division, and he later served as executive officer of the 72nd Infantry Brigade before becoming the divisions chief of staff in 1942. He served in this position until 1944, and took part in the North African and Italian campaigns. In February 1944, he was assigned as deputy commander of the Allied Military Mission to the Italian Army. In this role, he worked to integrate Italian forces into the Allied war effort following the overthrow of Benito Mussolinis dictatorship, including participation in the 