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We remember Alan Harris
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Charles Russell Harris
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23rd February 1894
1895
sibling
Bessie Margaret Tyler
Harris
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18th October 1895
1897
1899
sibling
William Hervey Harris
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13th March 1899
1902
sibling
Kate Kellie
Harris
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8th April 1902
1915
employment
Contractor
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
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3rd May 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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3rd May 1915
1920
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
1542
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
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24th February 1920
1920
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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24th February 1920
1929
marriage
Ivy Elizabeth Beeck
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1929
1953
dates
Age 56
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8th December 1953
1953
death
Unknown
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
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8th December 1953
burial
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8259025
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alan |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 8259025 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1542 | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Arthur Harris | father | ||
| Catherine Jackson Leggat | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Russell Harris | brother | 23rd February 1894 | |
| Bessie Margaret Tyler nee Harris | sister | 18th October 1895 | |
| William Hervey Harris | brother | 13th March 1899 | |
| Kate Kellie nee Harris | sister | 8th April 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Elizabeth Beeck | wife | 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-12 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-12 | Baptist |
Media
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Katanning CemeteryKatanning, Western Australia. Burial place for Sergeant 1542 Alan Harris, 28th Bn, AIF.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Katanning Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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