| Regimental number | 3819 |
| Place of birth | Kingstown, Co Dublin, Ireland |
| School | Mariners Church Schools, Kingstown, Co Dublin, Ireland |
| Other training | Dairy man |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 20 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Place Battery, Kingstown, Ireland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Harris, East Place Battery, Kingstown, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Extract from newspaper article: 'Harris, Private James John Harris, 55th Battalion (late 19th Battalion) Australian Imperial Force, previously reported missing, has been found by a Court of Inquiry to have been killed in action in France on 20th July, 1916, only son of James and Kate Harris, East Pier Battery, Kingstown, aged 25 years. Private Harris was educated in the Mariners' Church Schools, was a member of the Kingstown Co. of the Boys' Brigade, and attended the Church until he emigrated to Australia. His parents have our sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement.' Details from Father. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme, France |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | V.C. Corner (Panel No 13), Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 160 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Sydney, 20 January 1916; disembarked Alexandria, 26 February 1916. Transferred to 55th Bn, and taken on strength, Ferry Post, 3 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 29 June 1916. Reported missing, 20 July 1916. Previously reported MISSING. Now reported KILLED IN ACTION. Note on Red Cross File No 1280114: 'The above name appeared on German death list dated 4-11-16.' Note on file: 'Disc received from Germany and forwarded to next of kin. Certified by Kit Stores 1.9.19.' Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HARRIS James John
Red Cross File No 1280114 |
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