Origin
Don Kerry was a Lieutenant Commander of the United States Navy and an investigator of its intelligence division.
Creation
Don Kerry was the protagonist of the “Anchors Aweigh!” series (1938 – 1940) written by Fred Guardineer.
Don Kerry was an imitator of comic strip character Don Winslow. His name is a play on Don Terry, an actor known for his portrayal of Don Winslow in 1940’s serials.