Regimental number | 323 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Kapunda, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, A A Harris, Kapunda, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and coolness in leading two bombing attacks in the Hindenburg Line East of Bullecourt. Later when leaving the line wounded, he carried out on his back another officer who was badly wounded.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and coolness in leading two bombing attacks. Although wounded, he carried out of action on his back a brother officer who was also wounded. His example had a splendid effect upon his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |