John HARRIS

HARRIS, John

Service Number: VX14883
Enlisted: 13 May 1940
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: Not yet discovered
Born: Richmond, Victoria, Australia, 6 September 1919
Home Town: Camberwell, Boroondara, Victoria
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Storeman
Died: Motor vehicle accident, Camberwell, Victoria, Australia, 7 October 1943, aged 24 years
Cemetery: Springvale War Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
Burial reference: - 1.O.A.5.
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Private, VX14883
13 May 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX14883

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Biography contributed by Dianne Black

Findings by Court of Enquiry convened 28th October 1943. States Private John Harris, died instantly from effects of injuries received when a jeep he was driving struck a horse drawn lorry, although detailed for duty, he was not acting in accordance with instructions at the time of accident.