| Service number | 4433 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Homebush |
| Death Date | 05/08/1916 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 26th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Herbert Mackay Harrison
Description
Private Herbert Mackay Harrison (4433, 26th Battalion) was born in Homebush, Queensland, on 28 December 1898. He was working as a painter when he enlisted in January 1916. Herbert was killed in action on 5 August 1916 during the battle of Pozieres, just three days after joining the unit. Herbert is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. Herbert's mother wrote that he was 17 years, 8 months and 8 days of age at the time of his death.
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
- 26th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 26th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of fate | 05/08/1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 30/03/1916 | |
| Date of enlistment | 21/01/1916 | |
| Date of death | 05/08/1916 |