William David Harris

(Confirmed)

Born: 16 November, 1883

Died: 29 April, 1959

Biographical Summary:

He was awarded the Military Cross in September 1916:

For conspicuous gallantry in action.  As senior officer in the firing line he skilfully consolidated the ground won.  He organized bombing parties and repelled a counter attack, and all night set a fine example to those round him.

There is no record of when this occurred but it is most likely at the Battle of Fromelles which commenced at 6.00pm on 19 July 1916 and ended the next morning.  [JSB]

 

Ranks:

• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant

Birth Records:

• 16 November, 1883 in Wodonga

Death Records:

• 29 April, 1959 in Mosman

Address:

• 44 Royalist Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• wife - Katie Cameo McManus
• mother - Amelia Margaret Reese
• father - William John Harris

Organisations:

• Member of - 54th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• HARRIS WILLIAM DAVID Service Number N60185 Date of birth 16 Nov 1889 Place of birth WODONGA VIC Place of enlistment SYDNEY NSW Next of Kin HARRIS K (NAA File)
• HARRIS WILLIAM DAVID Service Number N60185 Date of birth 16 Nov 1889 Place of birth WODONGA VIC Place of enlistment SYDNEY NSW Next of Kin HARRIS K (Website)
• Honours and Awards Military Cross William David Harris (Website)

Commemorations:

• HARRIS W. D. on the East Face of the