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We remember Harry Harris
We remember Harry Harris
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1873
location
41 Herbert Road, Aston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9559986
8th September 1873 - 1891
1896
marriage
Harriett Impey
Source:9552751
5th July 1896
1896
marriage
Harriett Impey
Source:9561413
5th July 1896
1896
children
Amelia Harriett Harris
Source:9561413
3rd October 1896
1898
children
May Winifred Harris
Source:9561413
8th May 1898
1901
awards
King's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9560435
1901
1901
awards
Queens South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9560435
1901
1904
children
Edith Maud Harris
Source:9561413
22nd December 1904
1911
children
Ronald Sidney Harris
Source:9560000
11th January 1911
1911
children
Ronald Sidney Harris
Source:9561413
11th January 1911
1914
commission
Regular
Source:9561413
27th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9561413
27th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
5th (Royal Irish) Lancers
Source:9562498
27th August 1914 - 1st May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
5th (Royal Irish) Lancers
Source:9562498
1st May 1915 - 14th October 1915
1915
events
Demotion for Drunkedness
Military Discipline
BEF
France
Source:9562498
3rd October 1915 - 14th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
5th (Royal Irish) Lancers
Source:9562498
14th October 1915 - 14th December 1918
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9561413
18th October 1915 - 25th November 1916
1917
location
93 West End Street, Norwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9561413
19th September 1917
1918
discharge
Source:9562498
14th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9561413
14th December 1918
1942
location
17 Mancroft Road, Norwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9560000
1942 - 7th June 1951
employment
Policeman
Norfolk Constabulary
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9562498
service
British Army
Private
L/7701
5th Lancers
Source:1591230
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9560435
1951
death
Not War Related
Cerebral Haemorhage & Essential Hypertension
West Norwich Hospital, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9560000
7th June 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 1591230 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mancroft Road, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | 1942 - 7th June 1951 | |
| 41 Herbert Road, Aston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | 8th September 1873 - 1891 | |
| 93 West End Street, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | 19th September 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/7701 | 5th Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers | Corporal | |||
| British Army | 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers | Sergeant | |||
| British Army | 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Sidney Harris | son | 11th January 1911 | |
| Amelia Harriett Harris | daughter | 3rd October 1896 | |
| Ronald Sidney Harris | son | 11th January 1911 | |
| May Winifred Harris | daughter | 8th May 1898 | |
| Edith Maud Harris | daughter | 22nd December 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Dineley | mother | ||
| Thomas Joseph Harris | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Impey | wife | 5th July 1896 | |
| Harriett Impey | wife | 5th July 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Harry Harris, Death Certificate, 1951Copy of Death Certificate submitted in Harry's Army Pension ReocrdsContributed by:
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Harry Harris' medalsQSA (2 bars), KSA (2 bars), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders 1Army Record for Harry Harris in the Seaforth Highlanders, having signed up 9 days after his 18th Birthday on 17th September 1891.Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders 2Army Record for Harry Harris in the Seaforth Highlanders, having signed up 9 days after his 18th Birthday on 17th September 1891.Contributed by:
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Seaforth HighlandersArmy Record for Harry Harris in the Seaforth Highlanders, having signed up 9 days after his 18th Birthday on 14th September 1891.Contributed by:
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Seaforth HighlandersArmy Record for Harry Harris in the Seaforth Highlanders, having signed up 7 days after his 18th Birthday on 14th September 1891.Contributed by:
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Seaforth HighlandersArmy Record for Harry Harris in the Seaforth Highlanders, having signed up 7 days after his 18th Birthday on 14th September 1891.Contributed by:
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Harry Harris at the start of WWIHarry Harris in the uniform of the 5th Lancers
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Short Service Attestation of Harry HarrisShort Service Attestation of Harry Harris to the 5th (Princess Charlotte's) Dragoon Guards.Contributed by:
Neil38915
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry and Harriett Harris | Neil38915 | |
| Harry Harris, Birth Certificate, 1873 | Neil38915 | |
| Harry Harris, Death Certificate, 1951 | Neil38915 | |
| Harry Harris' medals | Neil38915 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders 1 | Neil38915 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders 2 | Neil38915 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders | Neil38915 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders | Neil38915 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders | Neil38915 | |
| World War I Service Record | Neil38915 | |
| Harry Harris at the start of WWI | Neil38915 | |
| Army Reserve (Special Reservist) | Neil38915 | |
| WWI Army Record | Neil38915 | |
| WWI War Record | Neil38915 | |
| WWI Army Record | Neil38915 | |
| Short Service Attestation of Harry Harris | Neil38915 |
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