Harrison DOUGLAS

Regimental number1959
Place of birthClare, South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBoundary rider
AddressBroken Hill, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinFriend, Mrs. Kinnaine, Silver King Hotel, Broken Hill, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 10 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Immediate)


Recommendation date: 10 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the recent operations East of YPRES from 29th September 1917 to the present date No. 1959 Driver Harrison Albert DOUGLAS has done excellent work in taking up rations from the wagon lines to the gun positions. He has insisted on taking the rations every day himself and has not once been relieved. On numerous occasions he has had to go through heavy enemy barrages and when the corduroy road has been blown up he has taken out his horses from the Mess Cart and packed the rations to the guns. On two occasions his horse has been wounded and he has carried the rations himself from the spot where his horse was wounded to the guns. His gallantry is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal