World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Hailing, Kent, he served as a Sergeant in the 6th Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment, British Army. On August 9,1918, during an attack at Morlancourt, France, Sergeant Harris led his section against hostile machine guns concealed in crops and shell-holes. He captured the first position and killed seven of the enemy. He then attacked single-handed two enemy machine guns which were causing heavy casualties and holding up the advance. He captured the first gun and killed the crew, but was himself killed when attacking the second one. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross presented to his parents on October 22, 1918.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Hailing, Kent, he served as a Sergeant in the 6th Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment, British Army. On August 9,1918, during an attack at Morlancourt, France, Sergeant Harris led his section against hostile machine guns concealed in crops and shell-holes. He captured the first position and killed seven of the enemy. He then attacked single-handed two enemy machine guns which were causing heavy casualties and holding up the advance. He captured the first gun and killed the crew, but was himself killed when attacking the second one. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross presented to his parents on October 22, 1918.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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