Regimental number | 5363 |
Religion | Church of Christ |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Nyah, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Alfred E Harris, Nyah, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He assumed command of his platoon and led his men with great dash towards the objective. Being held up by machine gun fire, he rushed forward with two men, captured two machine guns and several prisoners, and pushed on to his objective. During consolidation he made a personal reconnaissance, and sent back valuable information to his company commander. He displayed fine courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Nyah Cemetery |