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We remember William Hervey Harris
We remember William Hervey Harris
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Charles Russell Harris
Source:8267549
23rd February 1894
1895
sibling
Bessie Margaret Tyler
Harris
Source:8267549
18th October 1895
1897
sibling
Alan Harris
Source:8267549
1st April 1897
1899
1902
sibling
Kate Kellie
Harris
Source:8267549
8th April 1902
1916
employment
Farm Hand
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8267549
10th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8267549
10th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6357
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
20th Reinforcements
Source:8895690
13th October 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6357
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
Source:8267549
12th March 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8267549
3rd October 1918
1920
marriage
Lena Emily Beeck
Source:8267549
1920
1922
children
William Murray Harris
Source:8267549
10th July 1922
1923
children
Ursula Maureen Harrison nee Harris
Source:8267549
1923
1929
children
Hervey Arthur Harris
Source:8267549
1929
1930
children
Allan Melville Harris
Source:8267549
1930
1933
children
Clarence Athol Harris
Source:8267549
1933
1936
children
Pamela Leone Harris
Source:8267549
1936
1966
dates
Age 67
Source:8267549
5th August 1966
1966
death
Unknown
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8267549
5th August 1966
burial
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8267549
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Hervey |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 8267549 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6357 | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | 20th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 6357 | 32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Murray Harris | son | 10th July 1922 | |
| Ursula Maureen Harrison nee Harris | daughter | 1923 | |
| Hervey Arthur Harris | son | 1929 | |
| Allan Melville Harris | son | 1930 | |
| Clarence Athol Harris | son | 1933 | |
| Pamela Leone Harris | daughter | 1936 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Jackson Leggat | mother | ||
| Charles Arthur Harris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Russell Harris | brother | 23rd February 1894 | |
| Bessie Margaret Tyler nee Harris | sister | 18th October 1895 | |
| Alan Harris | brother | 1st April 1897 | |
| Kate Kellie nee Harris | sister | 8th April 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Emily Beeck | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-28 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-28 | Baptist |
Media
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Katanning CemeteryKatanning, Western Australia. Burial place for Private 6357 William Hervey Harris, 16th Bn AIf.
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Kathy30586
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Katanning Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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