| Surname: | Harris |
| Initials: | A J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | .724 |
| Notes: | MFP. 18/11/1892 he enlisted as a Bandsman in the 1 York & Lancaster Regiment, No. 3531, age 19.1 years, occupation Engine Driver, born ? Nr Wallingborough, Northamptonshire. Previously served in the 3 York & Lancaster Militia Battalion. 26/12/1902 transferred to 2 Battalion, 17/11/1903 transferred to MFP. 16/8/1911 Cpl, 1/11/1912 A/Sgt. 10/1/1904 awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 92 of 1911. Served Home 18/11/1892 to 12/12/1899, South Africa 13/12/1899 to 22/5/1900, Home 23/5/1900 to 4/1/1910, Malta 5/1/1910 to 30/10/1913, Home 31/10/1913 to 17/11/1913 to discharge. 28/9/1914 he re enlisted in the 3 East Yorkshire Regiment No. 3/7444 at Sheffield and served at Home. Employed at Orderly Room Clerk as a Cpl. 27/8/1917 transferred to 8 Company National Defence Corps as A/Sgt 30/3/1918 transferred to 4 Reserve Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, 26/8/1919 CQMS, 7/2/1919 to class Z reserve, address 55 Newstead Street Hull. Shown as serving in Valetta, Malta in 1911 census. Alfred John Harris. He has the same No. as L/Cpl H Jackson. MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/200 Page: 36 Sept. 30, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Tughela Heights, Relief of Lady Smith. Awarded as Bandsman, 1 York & Lancaster Regiment No. 3531. |