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John Albert HARRIS

Regimental number3057
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngine driver
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Harris, 17 Vernon Terrace, Long Lane, East Finchley, London, England
Enlistment date30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Depatches


A most conscientious and reliable machine gunner under difficult and dangerous conditions. Consistent good work and devotion to duty during February to August 1917.
Recommendation date: 4 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919

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