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Douglas Rawson HARRIS

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
AddressSt Mary's, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs D R Harris, St Mary's, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant-Colonel
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Division Artillery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Companion of the Distinguished Service Order


Consistent good work and ability. Gallantry and valuable services at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 6 October 1916

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1917
Medals

Distinguished Service Order


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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