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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Edward Charles Harris

In memory of:

Sergeant Edward Charles Harris

October 13, 1915

Military Service


Service Number:

42623

Age:

33

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Additional Information


Born:

February 21, 1882
St. Catharines, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 24, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec

Son of Mrs. Fannie Harris of 15, Lark St., Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 18 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

ST. CATHARINES (VICTORIA LAWN) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Family.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Clipping from the Toronto Star for 15 October 1915.
  • Photo of Edward Harris– Edward in uniform
  • Photo of Edward Harris– Edward in Lacrosse Uniform (See Toronto Star newspaper clipping of his death)
  • Memorial– The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O.  The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source:  The Globe, Toronto Thursday December 9, 1915
  • Newspaper Clipping– The Globe, Toronto Saturday December 11, 1915

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