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1983

Pte. John Watts Harrison

British Army 23rd Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers

(d.7th Feb 1916)




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2nd Lt. John Harrison VC.

British Army 11th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment

from:Spring Bank, Hull

(d.3rd May 1917)

John Harrison was killed in action on the 3rd of May 1917, aged 26. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial in the Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery in Arras, France, he was the husband of Mrs. J. Harrison, of 75, Wharncliffe St., Spring Bank, Hull and a former Hull Rugby League Player.

An extract from The London Gazette dated 12th June, 1917, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice in an attack. Owing to darkness and to smoke from the enemy barrage, and from our own, and to the fact that our objective was in a dark wood, it was impossible to see when our barrage had lifted off the enemy front line. Nevertheless, 2nd Lt. Harrison led his company against the enemy trench under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, but was repulsed. Reorganising his command as best he could in No Man's Land, he again attacked in darkness under terrific fire, but with no success. Then, turning round, this gallant officer single-handed made a dash at the machine-gun, hoping to knock out the gun and so save the lives of many of his company. His self-sacrifice and absolute disregard of danger was an inspiring example to all. He is reported missing, believed killed."




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Pte. John William Scott Harrison

British Army 7th Btn. Durham Light Infantry

from:South Shields

My Great Grandfather, John William Harrison served in the early days of WW1 as he enlisted 5 Sep 1914 and was wounded (shot in the face)sometime around 1915-1916. He was discharged on 24 Apr 1916 due to wounds. There are photos of him that clearly show his face being disfigured and from family it was said he was never the same man. I have found his silver badge and medal rolls card but have had no luck finding his pension or service records (Burned during WWII?).




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Pte. John Harrison

British Army 5th Btn. Border Regiment

from:Hull

(d.27th Apr 1918)




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Cpl John Harrison

British Army King's Royal Rifle Corps

from:Pontefract




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John Harrison

British Army 33rd Batalion London Regiment

(d.Pontefract)

My Great granddad John Harrison was captured at Neuve Eglise in 1918. He was shot in the hip and was sent to Dulmen camp.




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Pte. Johnnie Harrison

British Army 2/4th Btn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment

from:Halifax

(d.20th July 1918)

Johnnie Harrison was the son of William and Mary Ann Harrison. He married Kathleen Barron on 30th December 1916. They had no children.

Johnnie Harrison died on 20th July 1918. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. His final resting place is unknown.




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L/Cpl. Joseph Harrison

British Army 27th Btn (Tyneside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Sunderland

(d.20th June 1916)

Joseph Harrison who died age 34 was born in Sunderland to Joseph and Elizabeth Harrison (nee Marshall) of 10 William Street Jarrow. He was the husband of Jane. Joseph Harrison age 29 Coppersmith in Foundry is with his wife Jane Harrison and family at 8 Australia Street, Sunderland on the 1911 census. He enlisted at Newcastle.

Joseph is buried in Albert Communal Cemetery. He was commemorated on the Triptych (left panel) in St. Mark's Church Jarrow (it is no longer a Church). His younger brother Abraham Harrison was also one of the fallen.




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Capt. Michael Harrison

British Army Royal Irish Regiment

Captain Michael Harrison was a prisoner in Torgau, Burg, Strohen and Magdeburg POW Camps. He was a dedicated escapee making several bids for freedom, finally succeeding when he reached Holland.




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Private Richard Harrison

Canadian Army 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles

from:Belfast, Ireland

Richard Harrison was my mothers first husband, they were married in Belfast Ireland on Nov 22nd 1917 while Richard Harrison was on leave. Richard survived the war and came to Canada in 1919 and was discharged at Quebec City. I understand that his unit was gassed and his health was not good on his return to Canada. He died in August of 1924 in Woodbridge Ontario and is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in that village. I do have a picture of Richard and also a picture of his brother in law Alexander Porter who was killed June 12th 1916 in France.




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Pte. Richard John Harrison

British Army 8th Btn. East Surrey

(d.3rd May 1917)




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L/Cpl. Solomon Harrison

British Army 2/5th Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers

from:Radcliffe, Manchester

(d.5th Nov 1915)

Solomon Harrison was my grandfather. He was a Lance Corporal with 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, and was killed in action in France on 5th of November 1915 and is buried in Aveluy Communal Extension Cemetery. He left behind a wife, Elizabeth and four children.




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Pte. Stephen Harrison

British Army 11th Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers

from:Burnley

(d.7th May 1916)

Stephen Harrison was killed in action on the 7th of May 1916, aged 33. Buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension in France, he was the son of Henry and Hannah Harrison of Burnley and lived at 33 Berry Street, Burnley.




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Pte. Thomas Henry Harrison

British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry




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Pte. Thomas Harrison

British Army 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

from:Fulwood, Sheffield

(d.24th Aug 1918)

Thomas Harrison was my great uncle, he was born in Sheffield 1899 and died in France 1918, he was just 19 years old.




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L/Cpl. Thomas Herbert Harrison

British Army 8th Battalion Norfolk Regiment

from:Saxthorpe

(d.11th August 1917)

Thomas Harrison was my great uncle. He and four brothers went to war, only one of the brothers returned. Thomas has his name on the Menin Gate in Ypres, he was 21 years old.




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Gnr. Thomas Harrison

British Army 140th Coy. Machine Gun Corps

from:54 Holbeck, St. Burnley, Lancashire

(d.21st May 1916)

Thomas Harrison, my great-uncle, was in the 140th Company, Machine Gun Corps. He died on 21/5/16. His brother Samuel was a prisoner of war.




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Capt. Tom Marriott Harrison

British Army 13th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers

(d.3rd April 1917)

Tom Harrison was born on 7th August 1876 in Redhill son of Thomas William and Eleanor Harrison of Redhill, Surrey, he was the husband of E. Ethel Harrison of 17, Holmbush Road, Putney, London. He was an Insurance Clerk before he enlisted with the 3rd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He rose through the ranks, promoted to temp. 2nd Lieutenant with 17th battalion on 20th of November 1914, finally promoted to Captain and attached to 13th Battalion. He died on 3rd April 1917 aged 40 years, Pas de Calais and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. "The Cross of Sacrifice" book by SD + DB Jarvis records the cause of his death as "dedacc". Unlike the majority of entries which clearly show killed in action or died of wounds, this suggests he was possibly killed as a result of an accident. This doesn't distract away from the fact he died serving his country.

He was a pupil of Bedford Modern School 1899-1902, commemorated on the School War Memorial, which was unveiled in 1923 and in the Roll of Honour, published in The Eagle, December 1923. Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com




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Pte. W. Harrison

British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Leeholme

W Harrison is buried in Dioch Farm Cemetery




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Pte. Walter Harrison

British Army 1st/7th Btn. Manchester Regiment

from:Burnley, Lancs.

(d.15th Aug 1918)

Walter Harrison was killed in action on the 15th of August 1918, aged 23 and is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial in France. He was the son of Mrs. Margaret Harrison, of 25, Ada St., Burnley, Lancs.




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Pte. Walter Edward Harrison

British Army 14th Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment

(d.4th Feb 1917)

In Feb 2018, a photo of Walter Harrison's original grave marker, and a letter were discovered, they had been hidden away in the wall of a home for over 101 years.




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Sgt. William Curry Harrison

British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry




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Sgt. William Herbert Harrison

British Army Tank Corps




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Sgt. William Harrison

British Army C Bty. 190th Brigade Royal Field Artillery

from:Lincoln

(d.24th Sep 1916)




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Pte. A Harriss

British Army C Coy. 1st/23rd Btn. London Regiment

from:Tulse Hill, London

(d.10th November 1915)

Private A. Harriss, son of Arthur and Frances Harriss, of 21, Perran Road, Tulse Hill, London. At the time of his death he was serving with C Company, 1st/23rd Battalion London Regiment. On the 4th of November 1915 the 23rd London Regiment of the 142nd Brigade, 47th Division, were relieved from the front line near Loos in Northern France and moved back to the reserve trenches. From there they moved to Philosophe, Mazingarbe, France. On the 10th November a shell landed on one of the billets occupied by C Company, 23rd Battalion London Regiment killing seven men outright including Private Harriss, he was aged 27 years. He is buried in the Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, Pas de Calais, France. The personalised inscription on his headstone simply says "In Loving Memory".




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Pte. Frederick George Harriss

Australian Imperial Force 49th Btn.

from:Ravensbourne, Queensland

(d.13th Sep 1918)

Frederick George Harriss died on 13th September 1918 and is buried in the Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension in France. He was born at CrowĆ¢ā‚¬ā„¢s Nest, Queensland Australia on 14 Sept 1893 son of Amos and Virginia Harriss of Ravensbourne, Queensland.




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Spr. Frederick James Harriss

British Army 23rd Field Coy. Royal Engineers

from:Aintree Road, East Ham, London

(d.10th Jun 1918)

Sapper Frederick Harriss was gassed at Ypres in 1917 then badly wounded at Nouelles in 1918 he was taken to 73rd General Hospital at Trouville and died on 10th of July 1918. We as a family have the commemorative plaque that was sent to his parents.




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Lpcl. John Harrold

British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Grange Villa

(d.1st July 1916)

John Harrold took part in the 25-26th of June trench raids. He is named on the Thiepval Memorial




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Private William Harrold

Australian Imperial Force. 11th Brigade 41st Btn.

from:Ipswich

My Great Grandfather William Harrold Served in France and was shot twice. He was repatriated back to Australia. He passed away in 1959 at Morisset NSW.




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Pte. Frederick James Harrop

British Army 6th Btn. South Lancashire Regiment

(d.25th May 1917)

James Harrop was killed in Mesopotamia and is buried in Basra.







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