Info

SurnameHarris
ForenameJohn William
RankPrivate
Army No24464
Battalion6th
CommissionedNot set
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted Date1915-08-14
Enlisted LocationBirmingham
Date Of Birth1896-06-14
Birth Place
Residence
Discharged1919-05-11
Theatre Of WarMesopotamia
Date Of Entry1916-02-23
Z ClassYes - Army Reserves
Surname Spellings
Other InfoSon of Ellen Harris of 612 Bordesley Green, Small Heath, Birmingham. Originally joined the Worcestershire Regiment and then posted to the 6th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment on the 3rd September 1915. Transferred to the 3/5th Battalion East Kent (Buffs) Regiment on the 13th January 1916 and army number changed to 3212. Posted to the 1/5th Battalion East Kent (Buffs) Regiment on the 21st January 1916. Left U.K. on the 22nd January 1916 and sailed With the IEFD (Indian Expeditionary Force D) to Mesopotamia arriving on the 22nd February 1916. He served there overseas for 3 years. He returned back to the U.K. on the 13th April 1919 and was discharge on the 11th May 1919.

Assignments

6th Worcestershire Regiment 24464 Private
3/5th East Kent Regiment 3212 Private
1/5th East Kent Regiment 241170 Private

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

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Foreign Decorations & Awards

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