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We remember Joseph Orlando Harris
We remember Joseph Orlando Harris
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
United Kingdom
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7th June 1887
1911
marriage
Ada Southam
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September 1911
1912
children
Joseph W C Harris
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September 1912
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
2196
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
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1914 - 1917
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
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7th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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March 1915 - 1917
1915
children
Frederick J Harris
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June 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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June 1917 - 10th October 1918
1917
commission
Temporary
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27th June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
2nd Reserve Battalion
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27th June 1917 - 12th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Hawke Battalion
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12th April 1918 - 10th October 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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8th October 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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8th October 1918
location
Thornden Cottage, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
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1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounded 8 October 1918. Died at 29th Casualty Clearing Station
Pas de Calais
France
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10th October 1918
burial
Beugny, Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Orlando |
| Initials | JO |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 1593829 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornden Cottage, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | 2nd Reserve Battalion | Sub-Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Hawke Battalion | Sub Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 2196 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph W C Harris | son | September 1912 | |
| Frederick J Harris | son | June 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Harris | mother | ||
| William Harris | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Southam | wife | September 1911 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London East Central District Sorting Office Staff War Memorial | Valerie34433 |
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