Robert James Harris

Private

Conflict:

WW1

Additional Information:

Son of Elizabeth P. Harris, of Beaumont, Otago, and the late John James Harris. Native of Roxburgh, Otago, New Zealand.

References:

CWGC

Archives New Zealand

NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

“Private Robert James Harris (killed in action) was the second son of Mr J. J. Harris, of Beaumont. He was born and educated in Roxburgh, and served his time at blacksmithing. After being employed at his trade in various parts of Otago and Canterbury, he joined his brother (J. C. Harris) in a large orchard four years ago at Otiake. Of a kindly disposition, he gained the respect and appreciation of all who knew him.“ [Otago Witness, Issue 3367, 25 September 1918, Page 42]

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Casualty

Service Number:

61280

Name:

Robert James Harris

Rank:

Private

Date of Birth:

Not known

Next of Kin:

John Harris (father), Beaumont, New Zealand

Date of Enlistment:

Not known

Occupation on Enlistment:

Blacksmith

Unit:

NZEF, Auckland Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:

Killed in action

Date of Death:

26 August 1918

Day of Death:

Monday

Age at Death:

Conflict:

WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:

New Zealand Expeditionary Force

Embarkation Place:

Wellington, New Zealand

Embarkment Date:

16 November 1917

Transport:

HMNZT 97

Vessel:

Tahiti

Destination:

Liverpool, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery:

Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont

Cemetery Reference:

II. J. 4.

Cemetery Location:

France