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John Harris
« on: Wednesday 05 November 08 16:16 GMT (UK) »
My ancestor, John Harris, is on the War Memorial in Stirling.  He was killed in action in WWI.

We have searched for his Service Records but could only find his brother Daniel Harris.

Can anyone help.
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Re: John Harris
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 18 June 09 19:13 BST (UK) »
Considering you denied him to Anne McKenzie, here you are claiming him as YOUR ancestor!!!
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Re: John Harris
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 18 June 09 19:50 BST (UK) »
In response to post No. 1 ........... (Post 2 seems to be unconnected  Huh)

Can you supply any further info on John Harris?

There's a John Harris listed on SNWM with Doune as his birthplace - just outside Stirling - could this be him?

Surname HARRIS
Firstname John
Service Number 5069
Date Death 09/10/1918
Decoration 
Place of birth Doune Perthshire
Other formerly 8251 5th R.C.R.
SNWM roll MACHINE GUN CORPS
Rank Pte
Theatre of death F.& F.

Surname HARRIS
Firstname John
Service Number 8251
Date Death 09/10/1918
Decoration 
Place of birth Doune Perthshire
Other latterly 5069 Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry).
SNWM roll COMMANDS AND STAFF; CAVALRY (EXCLUDING GREYS AND SCOTTISH YEOMANRY)
Rank Pte
Theatre of death F.& F.

There are 16 John Harris's listed in total, so if you want to have a wee look yourself, see:

http://www.snwm.org/website/frames.html

Strangely though, no sign of a Daniel Harris?

And from CWGC:

Name: HARRIS
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
Unit Text: 6th Sqdn.
Date of Death: 09/10/1918
Service No: 50609
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. D. 14.
Cemetery: HIGHLAND CEMETERY, LE CATEAU

Anne
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Re: John Harris
« Reply #3 on: Friday 19 June 09 06:27 BST (UK) »
Sorry Anne

This was a private dig and not meant to be read by anyone else. 

Are you related to John Harris?  Daniel was his brother, his record is is available.  He survived the war and emigrated to America.  Please contact me if you would like any further information.

Kind regards
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Re: John Harris
« Reply #4 on: Friday 19 June 09 10:46 BST (UK) »
Hi Tom,

No, I'm not related - just like to try and help in any way I can.

I'm involved with both the Scottish War Memorial & Scottish War Graves Projects and any info on any Scottish Service Personnel is always welcome, including photos, family info, stories etc.

If you want a wee look, see:

Memorials: http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/

War Graves: http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/index.php?mforum=scottishwargraves

Obviously you have to join to add any sort of info, but I'd be delighted to do it on your behalf (crediting you as the source of course!)

Anne
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