Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

Obituary from Weekly Courier 16th August 1917

Slowly Ranelagh’s list of faller soldiers is assuming proportions which, although sad to realise is indeed one which posterity will refer to with pride.  The most recent name on our scroll of fame is that of Private Albert Harris Ranelagh eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Harris.  This soldier was indeed a fine specimen of Tasmanian manhood standing well over six feet and weighing some thirteen stone.  Prior to enlistment Pte Harris was attached to his father’s stable and his name is associated with some of the finest trotting performers in Tasmania.  Upon his entry into the A.I.F he was engaged for some time on the staff of the military police.  Afterwards he proceeded to England where he subsequently succumbed to an attack of peritonitis.  At the time of his death Pte Harris was a member of the Huonville branch of the Druids and in consequence his name will be added to the list of honour of soldier brothers.  The district joins in sharing the sorrow arising through the loss of one who was held in high esteem by those with whom he came into contact.