| Service number | 1917B, 1917 |
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| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Tumut |
| Death Date | 1917-05-03 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 19th Australian Infantry Battalion |
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Private Walter Clarence Harris
Description
Private Walter Clarence Harris (1917B, 19th Battalion) was born in Tumut, NSW. He was living and working as a bootmaker in Temora, NSW, when he enlisted in March 1916. Walter was killed in action on 3 May 1917 during the second battle of Bullecourt. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. Walter was 17 years of age.
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
- 19th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 19th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 02 March 1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 23 June 1916 | |
| Date of death | 03 May 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 03 May 1917 |