James HARRIS

Regimental number6/4054
OccupationEngineer
Next of kinFather, J Harris, Pahiatua
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 4 March 1916
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: 9 December 1916

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 15

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