Regimental number | 2846 |
Place of birth | Port Augusta South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Prince Street, Solomontown, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Norah Harrison, Prince Street, Solomontown, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | SIG |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Continual energy and bravery under heavy shell fire while organising and leading Brigade forward party. (East of Hooge 21-22 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'East of HOOGE on the 21st and 22nd September, 1917, L/Cpl. HARRISON was in charge of and organised the Brigade forward party of the 3rd Infantry Brigade and it is entirely due to his continual energy and bravery displayed under heavy shell fire that this party reached its objective. He directed all communications passing through this station during the operation and thus contributed to the success in maintaining communication.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |