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HARRISON, Samuel
Personal Details
| Service Number: | V353894 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 22 March 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Nottingham, England, 9 July 1878 |
| Home Town: | Williamstown, Hobsons Bay, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Seaman |
| Died: | Williamstown, Victoria, Australia., 16 January 1966, aged 87 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Williamstown (General) Cemetery, Victoria, Australia |
| Memorials: |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 22 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, V353894 | |
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| 28 Mar 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, V353894 |
Personal Stories
My grandfather.
Samuel Harrison was a sailor for most of his life. He served in the merchant navy during World War I (at least). He came from Nottingham, England, where he was born.
He settled in Williamstown, Victoria, with his wife Jessie May. They had five children (including my mother), between 1907 and 1930.
He passed away in 1966, and is laid to rest at Williamstown General Cemetery.
Submitted 31 December 2023 by Andrew Cook
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