| Regimental number | 26487 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Public accountant |
| Address | 'Highclere', Pymble, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C H O Harris, 'Highclere', Pymble, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 4, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Administrative Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD - East of YPRES - during operations on 26th/27th September 1917, reinforced captured position on the right flank with his Gun Detachment. This position was subjected to intense Artillery bombardment, but with great courage, and consummate skill, he placed a well directed barrage of Stokes Shells on an enemy Strong Point which slightly enfiladed the Infantry, who were consolidating. During the advance, he worked his gun and assisted the infantry in taking Strong Points which gave them some trouble.. Throughout the whole of the action he worked his detachment in a most gallant and skilful manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
