We remember Thomas James Harris

We remember Thomas James Harris

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Timeline

Timeline

1892
birth Halling, Kent United Kingdom Source:5043754 30th January 1892
1914
enlistment Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom Source:5043754 27th August 1914
1916
hospitalisation wounded Hospital/Institution Source:8545027 26th February 1916 - 13th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation Wound to right side Hospital/Institution Source:8545027 2nd July 1916 - 25th August 1916
1918
awards Victoria Cross (VC) British Award/Decoration Source:5043754 9th August 1918
awards Military Medal (MM) British Award/Decoration Source:5043754
education Hook School, Snodland, Kent United Kingdom Source:5043754
employment probably labourer Hilton and Anderson's Manor Cement Works Halling, Kent United Kingdom Source:5043754
service British Army Acting Corporal 358 Royal West Kent Regiment Source:5043754
1918
death Killed in Action awarded Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty Morlancourt France Source:5043754 9th August 1918

Details

Details

Names
TypeName
First Names Thomas James
Initials TJ
Last Name Harris
Source 8543683
Gender
GenderSource
Male
Contribution

Military Service

Military Service
ServiceNumberUnitSectionRankSource
British Army 358 Royal West Kent Regiment Acting Corporal
Awards
AwardTypeSource
1914 Star First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Military Medal (MM) British Award/Decoration
Unknown First World War Campaign/Service Medal
VC British Award/Decoration
Victoria Cross (VC) British Award/Decoration
Family
Parents
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Sarah Ann Harris mother
William John Harris father

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Evidence

Evidence

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Official Records

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External Evidence

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Kent VCs Hazel53187
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