About Thomas James Harris
Lived 1892 – 1918 (aged 26). Thomas James Harris was a British military personnel.
Sergeant Thomas James Harris VC MM (30 January 1892 – 9 August 1918) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), 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 (Service) Battalion, 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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The medal His VC is displayed at The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum, Maidstone, Kent.
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Who was Thomas James Harris?
recipient of the Victoria Cross (1892–1918)
When was Thomas James Harris born?
Thomas James Harris was born on 30 January 1892 in Halling.
When did Thomas James Harris die?
Thomas James Harris died on 9 August 1918 in Morlancourt.
What was Thomas James Harris's occupation?
Thomas James Harris was a military personnel.
What nationality was Thomas James Harris?
Thomas James Harris was British.
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