HARRIS, Alick William
| Service Number: | WX15945 |
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| Enlisted: | 20 August 1941, Claremont, WA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | General / Motor Transport Company/ies (WW2) |
| Born: | London, England, United Kingdom, 14 July 1919 |
| Home Town: | Minnivale, Dowerin, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Primary Producer |
| Died: | Illness, Northam General Military Hospital, Western Australia, 21 July 1943, aged 24 years |
| Cemetery: |
Perth War Cemetery and Annex, Western Australia Plot O. Row A. Grave 8. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Dowerin War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, WX15945 | |
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| 20 Aug 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX15945, General / Motor Transport Company/ies (WW2), Claremont, WA |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William Valentine and Annie Elizabeth Harris, of Minnivale.
Gloom was cast over the Minnivale district on receipt of the news of the death of Alick William Harris on July 21, at Northam General Military Hospital, following a short illness. The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Harris, of Minnivale, which family holds a proud record of national service. The father is a veteran of the last war, two daughters (R.A.A.F.) and another son (Don) are on active service at the present time. Military honours were accorded the deceased who was interred in the Northam Cemetery (Military section). Padre Bishop Elsey conducted the service while the 139th Aust. General Transport (deceased's unit) provided pall bearers and Guard of Honour. At the conclusion of service, the "Last Post" and "Reveille" were sounded.
Many friends and relatives gathered at the graveside to pay their last respects.
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