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Jack Harris

2nd Lieutenant

24th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus Cerris
  • Planted By: Miss D. Harris
  • Plaque: 2586

Additional Info

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Biography

John Harris was born in Creswick. He was 23 years old, single and a hairdresser when he enlisted at Creswick on 28th April 1915. Joined 14th Infantry Battalion, and after training was appointed Lieutenant. He was killed in action at Bullecourt on 11th April, 1917, and his name is on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France.
Tree No. 2586

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour