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We remember George Alexander Harris
We remember George Alexander Harris
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
John Harris
Source:9322061
1880
1882
sibling
David W Harris
Source:9322061
1882
1884
sibling
Agnes E Harris
Source:9322061
1884
1886
sibling
Margaret L Harris
Source:9322061
1886
1887
1890
sibling
Thomas M Harris
Source:9322061
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9322061
5th April 1891
1891
location
11 Holly Park Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9322061
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9322062
31st March 1901
1901
location
30 Vernon Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9322062
31st March 1901
1914
location
Denino, Elm Road, Wembley, Middlesex, England
United Kingdom
Source:8640717
28th October 1914
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary)
246
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8640717
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary)
246
Royal Naval Reserve -
Source:8640717
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8640720
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve - HM Submarine E24
Source:8640717
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when Submarine E24 struck a mine.
Source:8640720
Source:9046287
27th March 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
22
Source:8640720
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Alexander |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 8640716 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Holly Park Road, Friern Barnet, Middlesex, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 30 Vernon Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Denino, Elm Road, Wembley, Middlesex, England | United Kingdom | known 28th October 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 246 | Royal Naval Reserve | Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary) | ||
| Royal Navy | 246 | Royal Naval Reserve - | Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary) | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - HM Submarine E24 | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Harris | father | ||
| Mary Westwood | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David W Harris | brother | 1882 | |
| Agnes E Harris | sister | 1884 | |
| Margaret L Harris | sister | 1886 | |
| Thomas M Harris | brother | 1890 | |
| John Harris | brother | 1880 |
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRNUnidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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Section of Memorial to Submariners, RNSM GosportSection of memorial showing names of men lost on E24.Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Merchant Navy, First World War Medal Cards 1914-1925 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Record of Service Card | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy Submarine Museum photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| England and Wales National Probate Calendar 1920 | Bridget3206 | |
| Crew List: Agreements and Official Logs for Ship Beacon Grange, Official Number 108366 | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN | Bridget3206 | |
| Section of Memorial to Submariners, RNSM Gosport | Bridget3206 |
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