John Charles Harrison

(Confirmed)

Born: 23 April, 1899

Died: 23 August, 1974

Biographical Summary:

A postal assistant at Mosman Post Office who enlisted on 31 July 1917. He embarked for England on 19 December and arrived on 13 February 1918.

He commenced final training in England as a reinforcement for the 1st Battalion but was transferred to the Signals Training Depot to commence specialist training. He joined the 5th Australian Divisional Signals Company in France on 10 October. In January he became seriously ill with appendicitis. After treatment, he was evacuated to England for further treatment and convalescence.

He embarked for Australia on 3 May and arrived 22 June then was discharged from the AIF on 15 July 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• John Charles Harrison

Service Number: 7838

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Sapper

Birth Records:

• 23 April, 1899 in Lithgow

Death Records:

• 23 August, 1974 in Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Address:

• 24 Spit Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John Harrison
• mother - Sarah Ellen Williams
• wife - Emily Edna Walker

Organisations:

• Member of - 5th Australian Division Signals Company

Main Sources:

• HARRISON John Charles Service Number 7838 Place of Birth Lithgow NSW Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Father HARRISON John (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll John Charles Harrison (Webpage)

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