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Edward Henry HARRIS

Regimental number3156
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressClifton Hill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, William Harris, 34 Ramsden Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria
Enlistment date24 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name60th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/77/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Service Medal (American)


Refers 27 April 1918.
Recommendation date: Unspecified

FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 February 1965
Age at death79
Place of burialSwan Hill Cemetery, Victoria

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