| Regimental number | 880 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Malanda, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J F Harrison, Malanda, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Daring reconnaissance work under heavy fire, obtaining information. (Pozieres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For assisting 2nd/Lieutenant HEALY in daring reconnaissance work in front of our lines in day light under heavy fire, and for bringing information from one position to another in the attack on POZIERES RIDGE on 4th/5th August, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and during an attack. Noticing that a company was being held up, he dashed over, collected a few men, and charged the enemy strong post, himself killing eight. later, when commanding a company in an attack, he took a Lewis gun, after the team had been killed, out in front by himself, and shot down a number of the retreating enemy. He showed splendid courage and rendered very valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: MilitaryCross, 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
