| Regimental number | 6269 |
| Place of birth | Argalong New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lacmalac, via Tumut, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Harris, Argalong, via Tumut, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Courageous conduct and initiative in assuming control of Platoon in absence of officers and rendering valuable services. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged in the United Kingdom |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For courageous conduct on 6th November, 1917 during operations at PASSCHENDAELE, East of YPRES. When his platoon had lost its Officer and all N.C.O.s and was still suffering severely from an intense enemy barrage, Private HARRIS assumed control, and by his indifference to danger and his splendid example he encouraged all to work vigourously on the improvement of their position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No.110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6268 Pte Mervyn Gladstone HARRIS, 2nd Bn, killed in action, 18 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
