| Service number | 5494 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Harden |
| Death Date | 04/05/1917 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Harry Fox
Description
Private Harry Fox (5494, 2nd Battalion) was born in Harden, NSW. He enlisted on 14 February 1916. Harry was killed on 4 May 1917 during the second battle of Bullecourt and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. Harry's father later wrote that Harry was still a student at the Technical High School, Ultimo when he enlisted, and was aged 16 years 7 months at the time of his death. Harry's brother George served with the Australian Railway Troops.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of embarkation | 09/04/1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 14/02/1916 | |
| Date of fate | 04/05/1917 | |
| Date of death | 04/05/1917 |