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Private 37990 James (Jim) Harris - 8th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
Local operations in Ypres
Place of Death
Oostterverne
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
After 29 Jul 1916 at Rugby
Commonwealth War Graves Page
SWFHS War Memorial(s)
Other War Memorial(s)
Previous Regiments/Units
Pvt 35010 Royal Berkshire Regiment
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
On the day he was killed Jim's battalion was in the front lines at Oosttaverne when they came under a determined raid by an enemy "sturm trupp". The attack was repulsed and the enemy suffered very heavy losses. Later that day they were relieved in the line by 8th Bn North Staffs regiment. The regimental HQ then moved to Onraet Wood and the battalion into the Ridge Defenses support trenches.
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| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Jul Qtr 1886 Harborough Magna
Baptism Date & Place
5 Sep 1886 Harborough Magna, All Saints
Parents
Joseph & Sarah Harris of Harborough Magna
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Occupation(s)
- 1901 - Working on farm
- 1911 - Quarryman
Schools & Colleges
Address History
- 1891 Village Street, Harborough Magna
- 1901 The Street, Harborough Magna
- 1911-1918 Harborough Magna