HARRIS, Allen Dawe
| Service Number: | 407119 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 22 June 1940, Adelaide |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | AHQ Malta |
| Born: | Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia , 15 July 1913 |
| Home Town: | Cowell, Franklin Harbour, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Birdwood Public School, Norwood High School, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Storekeeper / Clerk |
| Died: | Flying Battle, North West Europe, 15 June 1942, aged 28 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" MALTA MEMORIAL - Panel 5, Column 2. |
| Memorials: | Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Cowell Franklin Harbour WW2 Roll of Honour, Cowell War Memorial, Crystal Brook District WW2 Roll of Honour, Malta Memorial, Floriana |
World War 2 Service
| 22 Jun 1940: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 407119, AHQ Malta | |
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| 22 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Adelaide | |
| 22 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 407119 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Eldest son of Mrs Edna Jean (nee BROOK) and the late Alfred HARRIS of Cowell, SA. Educated at Birdwood Public School and Norwood High School, Allen took an interest in rifle shooting, being a member of the Gladstone Club and also the Boy Scouts. He was a one time Scoutmaster of the Gladstone Troop. In civilian life he was in business in Crystal Brook. Member of the Methodist Order of Knights. Allen enlisted in January 1940 and completed training at Pt. Cook, Evans head and Somerss. He left for overseas in June 1941. Allen was well known and highly esteemed by a a large circle of friends in Gladstone.
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