In Memory Of

HARRIS, JOHN EARDLEY COLLING

Service Details
Age:
 20
Date of Birth:
 1919-11-05
Service No:
 4467904
Rank:
 Lance Corporal
Unit:
 1st Bn.
Regiment:
 Durham Light Infantry
Date of Death:
 1940-08-27
Cause of Death:
 Died in accidental explosion, amongst some stores
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 XXIX. J. 2.
Cemetery:
 EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Egypt
Additional Information
Decorations:
 Mentioned in Despatches
Son of Ernest Frederick and Rhoda Elizabeth Colling Harris, of North End, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. Entered Grey House in September 1934. After Matriculating he left school in December 1937. School Record: House Prefect, 1937; Rugger 1st XV, 1937; Cricket 1st XI, 1936-37; School Athletic Team, 1936-37, Colours 1937; School Swimming Team, 1937; School 1st Tennis VI, 1936-37. On Plumtree School Roll of Honour.