| Regimental number | 1645 |
| Place of birth | Diggora, Rochester, Victoria |
| School | State School, Rochester, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Secretary, YMCA |
| Address | YMCA, Edward Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mrs W H East, Rochester, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 44 (6 April 1916). Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Consistent good work and devotion to duty 26 October 1916 to 15 january 1917. Cool and able command of Battery and courage under fire at all times.' Bar to Military Cross 'Courage and resource in taking charge of Battery at critical moment and rendering valuable services. Also for consistent gallantry and devotion to duty. (East of Ypres, 8 August 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Belgium |
| Age at death | 30 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Reninghelst New Military Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No. 5), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 11 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Mary EAST, Ramsay Street, Rochester, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battery commander and a subaltern were killed he took command, showing most remarkable steadiness. He continued to command the battery until it was relieved from a very exposed position, displaying remarkable courage throughout. He set a magnificent example of fortitude and courage to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2361 Pte Leslie Harris EAST, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 24 August 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |