| Regimental number | 71 |
| Place of birth | Gunbar New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Willamthy, Hillston, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Harris, Willamthy, Hillston, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations on 11th August 1918, against RAINECOURT, East of AMIENS, this N.C.O. displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in maintaining telephone lines passing through the village of FARMERVILLE. The village was subjected to extremely heavy bombardment throughout the day, the lines from battalion H.Q. being repeatedly broken. Although the task seemed hopeless Sergeant HARRIS with ceaseless determination and absolute disregard of the terrific shelling worked incessantly repairing the breaks, and it was owing to the courage and fearlessness of this N.C.O. that communication was maintained throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
