'At Flaucourt on 31 August 1918 this N.C.O. was in charge of transport which was suddenly shelled heavily. Three drivers were wounded and horses killed; he himself was wounded. Nevertheless, with great courage and encurance he helped the other wounded to a place of safety, and then returned and organized the work of clearing the wreckage until he was wounded severely a second time. He set a fine example of devotion to duty under very trying conditions, and his action prevented a serious block in the traffic, which would have led to further casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Regimental number	2642
Place of birth	Cairns Queensland
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Labourer
Address	Killaloe, via Port Douglas, Queensland
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	24
Next of kin	Thomas Harrison, Killaloe, via Port Douglas, Queensland
Enlistment date	8 January 1915
Rank on enlistment	Driver
Unit name	4th Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll	14th Field Company Engineers
Fate	Returned to Australia 6 January 1919
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'At Flaucourt on 31 August 1918 this N.C.O. was in charge of transport which was suddenly shelled heavily. Three drivers were wounded and horses killed; he himself was wounded. Nevertheless, with great courage and encurance he helped the other wounded to a place of safety, and then returned and organized the work of clearing the wreckage until he was wounded severely a second time. He set a fine example of devotion to duty under very trying conditions, and his action prevented a serious block in the traffic, which would have led to further casualties.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: 3 June 1919
Other details	Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	7 November 1969
Age at death	75
Place of burial	Cairns Cemetery, Queensland

William John HARRISON