Private Harris left for overseas Sept. 1, 1915 and after training Bramshott, proceeded to France Aug. 6 1916, transferring to the Pioneer Section.
He continued in active service with but one leave in Feb. 1918 until Nov 1, 1918 when he was killed in action after having been promoted to Corporal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cenotaph | Wallaceburg Cenotaph |
Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (19-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002 |
Height | 5'7" |
Eye Colour | blue |
Age | 23 |
Complexion | fair |
Hair | brown |
Race | white |
Birthplace | Wallaceburg, Ontario |
Religion | Methodist |
Last Place of Employment | Riverhurst |
Marital Status | single |
When Enlisted | Apr. 5, 1915 |
Where Enlisted | Moosejaw, sask. |
Next of Kin | Father: Thomas Harris, Bear line |
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