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John Douglas Morton Harris

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of John Gibson and Louisa Harris (nee Morton), of Marton, Rangitekei.

References:
  • CWGC
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

Flying a Barracuda ll from HMS Jackdaw, off the coast of Scotland. He was  on a torpedo exercise against a floating target, when he was seen to dive into the sea. The observer’s remains were recovered. [For Your Tomorrow, Errol Martyn Vol 2 p 99]

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Casualty

Name:
John Douglas Morton Harris
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Landrail

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Air Accident
Date of Death:
24 May 1943
Day of Death:
Monday
Age at Death: 
23
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

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

Cemetery

Cemetery: 
New Zealand Naval Memorial, Devonport, Auckland
Cemetery Reference: 
Panel 8.
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
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