Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
31 Pte James Edward Harrison, 21 Inf Bn 19, grocer single, C of E,
Address: 879 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon.
Next of Kin: Harrison, Clarinda, Mrs, "Annan", 879 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon
Enlisted 6 Jan 1915
Embarked A38 Ulysses 10 May 1915.
Relatives on Active Service:
Harrison R J Pte 1559 brother
Harrison E Lieutenant, father RNR
Date of Death: 03/05/1917
CWGC: 'Son of Edward and Clarinda Harriet Harrison, of 290, North Rd., North Brighton, Victoria.
Born at Hull, England.'
VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
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Recommendation for War Medal (probably Military Medal)
21st Batt 31 L/Cpl James Edward HARRISON, AMC
For Gallantry & devotion to duty at ANZAC on Nov 2nd 1915 during heavy bombardment by the enemy. was a medical orderly rendered assistance to two men who were wounded.
http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1067923--4-.pdf
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Lance Corporal J. E. Harrison, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harrison, late of Essendon, was killed in action on 3rd May.
ROLL OF HONOUR. (1917, June 7). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning. Retrieved May 13, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74602782
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Killed in action near his 21st Battalion dressing station.
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Mrs C. Harrison, of Adelaide, formerly of Essendon, has been notified that her eldest son, Lance Corporal J. E. Harrison, was killed in action in France on 3rd May. He was born in Hull, England, and came to Australia in 1913. He resided at Essendon, and was a member of Christ Church choir. Previous to enlisting he was engaged with the firm of Messrs. Henry Berry and Sons. His younger brother is on active service, and has been wounded, but is now in England suffering from trench feet. His father has lately returned from active service in the North Sea, having been lieutenant in command of armed drifters and mine-sweeping flotilla.
ROLL OF HONOR. (1917, June 14). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning. Retrieved May 15, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74602800
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Mentioned in correspondence:
Charlie Wright to Mother, 1917
War Service Commemorated
Essendon Town Hall F-L
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour
Christ Church Essendon
Regimental Register
In Memoriam
HARRISON (James E.). —In loving memory of our
darling brother Jim, A.A.M.C., 21st Battalion, who
made the ultimate sacrifice at Bullecourt,
May 3, 1917, aged 22 years.
Always happy and cheerful,
With a heart that know no fear,
He stood to face life's battle
For those he loved so dear.
—(Inserted by his ever loving sisters, Nellie, Clarrie,
Maudie, and brother Bob, on active service.)
HARRISON (James E.). —In sad and loving memory
of our dearly beloved eldest son, Jim, of A.M.C, 21st
Battalion, who was killed in action, Bulle court, 3rd
May, 1917; born Hull, Yorkshire, England.
He has finished his part, we must still keep on,
Trying, like him, to be brave;
Our sacrifice is in what we have lost,
His in what he gave.
Our English Anzac, who loved honour more than
he feared death.
—Inserted by his proud mother and father, lieu-
tenant R.N.R.)
ROLL OF HONOR. (1917, June 14). The Essendon
Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows
Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74602800
HARRISON, in proud and loving memory of our dear
son and brother Lance-Corp J E Harrison, 21st
Battalion, killed at Bullecourt,1917.
He gave his life for his country,
For honour, faith, and right, With us his memory ever lives.
He fought a noble fight.
Our Jim.
Family Notices. (1919, May 3). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. :
1848 - 1956), p. 11. Retrieved May 15, 2012, from
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1463952
No notices in The Argus in 1920. No further years checked.
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