HARRIS, Sydney Reginald

World War I, 1914-1918 Serial No.: 81046 First Known Rank: Private Occupation before Enlistment: Motor driver Next of Kin: Mrs F Harris (wife), Whakataki, via Masterton, New Zealand Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Expeditionary Force Embarkation Unit: 41st Reinforcements E Company Embarkation Date: 27 July 1918 Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand Vessel: Ulimaroa Destination: London, EnglandEngland (1918-1919) Sydney enlisted on 2 February 1918 at Masterton (Wairarapa), aged 25 years. He was recorded as being 5', 7¾" tall, with a dark complexion, black hair and blue eyes. His residence was at Whakataki (Wairarapa). His next of kin was Mrs R Harris (mother), Opaki Road, Lansdowne, Masterton (Wairarapa). Previously it had been Mrs Fanny Harris (wife) but this was crossed out with the word "deceased" added. He served a total of 1 year 126 days, of which 1 year 31 days were served overseas. He was discharged on 23 September 1919.