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We remember Frank Oswald Harris
We remember Frank Oswald Harris
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Vera Harris
Source:9276524
1885
1886
sibling
Cyril Harris
Source:9276524
1886
1888
sibling
Bessie Harris
Source:9276524
1888
1891
sibling
Courtney Harris
Source:8942356
18th September 1891
1892
1895
sibling
Marjorie Harris
Source:9276524
1895
1900
sibling
Mary Harris
Source:9276524
1900
1901
location
15 Fourpost Hill, Shirley, Southampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9276524
1901
1915
commission
Source:8942264
2nd August 1915
1915
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Indian Army Reserve of Officers
Source:8942264
2nd August 1915
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8942276
18th June 1917
1923
marriage
Vera Maiden
Source:9276503
1923
1944
death
Unknown
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:8942354
Source:9276504
15th September 1944
burial
Southampton
United Kingdom
Sec. K. 2. Grave 43
Source:8942354
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Oswald |
| Initials | FO |
| Last Name | Harris, |
| Source | 8942276 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Fourpost Hill, Shirley, Southampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | Indian Army Reserve of Officers | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Watson | mother | ||
| Thomas Watson Harris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Harris | brother | 18th September 1891 | |
| Vera Harris | sister | 1885 | |
| Cyril Harris | brother | 1886 | |
| Bessie Harris | sister | 1888 | |
| Marjorie Harris | sister | 1895 | |
| Mary Harris | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Maiden | wife | 1923 |
Media
Media
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Grave in SouthamptonThe grave of Frank Oswald Harris, M.C. in Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton, "Beloved husband of Vera". Also mentioned on this grave is his brother Courtney Thomas "2nd Son" who was killed in action on 8 November 1918.
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Hollybrook Cemetery in SouthamptonMore about Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 15th October 1915 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 18th June 1917 | Yvonne27542 | |
| CWGC Casualty details | DR117137 | |
| Brother Courtney on Lives of the First World War | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Southampton | DR117137 |
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