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Harris, Alfred James

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leader
Unit:
ARP Rescue and Demolition Squad, ARP Leicester, Air Raid Precautions (ARP), Home Office, British Government
Awarded on:
February 21st, 1941
"A number of persons were trapped in a demolished building. A volunteer squad under the leadership of Harris rescued twenty casualties and worked continuously for more than ten hours until exhausted. It was undoubtedly due to Harris's splendid leadership and personal disregard of danger that his squad was so successful in its efforts."
British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

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