| Regimental number | 189 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Letter carrier |
| Address | 7 Henry Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, L. Harris, 7 Henry Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Signal Company Engineers Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Devotion to duty at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At REMUS WOOD east of YPRES during the operations on October, 4th 1917 on the PASSCHENDAELE-GHELUVELT RIDGE, Sgt. HARRIS displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out his duties as N.C.O. in charge of linesmen. On four separate occasions he personally led his men through a very heavy enemy barrage and repaired telephone lines which were destroyed by shell fire. He remained continuously on duty for fortyeight hours and it was chiefly due to his untiring efforts that signal communications were successfully maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2045 Pte Lovell POWLETT-HARRIS, 14th Bn, killed in action, 27-29 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Hector Powlett HARRIS. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
