Regimental number | 6/4054 |
Occupation | Engineer |
Next of kin | Father, J Harris, Pahiatua |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on Grid Trench on 27th September 1916, Pte Harris was wounded by a bullet in the shoulder, but he came forward with spare parts and rejoined L/ Cpl Fahrell and assisted him in working his Lewis gun and carrying ammunition, when he was forced by his wound to give up.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 15 |
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