| Regimental number | 3030 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | 8 Cowper Street, Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Harmer, 8 Cowper Street, Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Courage and devotion to duty as Lewis gunner. (East of Ypres 30 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Aldous spelt Aldons |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'L/Cpl HARMER was hit in the leg at the commencement of the advance through GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on the 20th September 1917, but remained in charge of his Lewis Gun Section. Later on when the whole of his section was killed by a shell, he remained alone on duty with a Lewis Gun during a very heavy bombardment, and would not be evacuated until the company was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
