Thomas James Harris

Military Person

1892 – 1918

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Who was Thomas James Harris?

Thomas James Harris VC MM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Son of William John and Sarah Ann Harris of Rochester He was 26 years old, and a serjeant in the 6th Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, British Army during the First World War. On 9 August 1918 at Morlancourt, France, he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Born
Jan 30, 1892
Halling
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Aug 9, 1918
Morlancourt

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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