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Harris, Joseph William
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- Harris, J.W.
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Dates of existence
1876–1955
History
Joseph William Harris was born on April 29, 1876. He was a rancher and labourer from Handbury, England who immigrated to Canada in 1909 and lived in Grand Forks, B.C. before settling in Coquitlam. He was married to Hannah Hollingworth and they had two children, John Edward and Wilfred. Harris enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on June 2, 1916 at the age of 40 and served with the 225th Overseas Battalion. He was discharged as medically unfit on January 22, 1917. He passed away on November 18, 1955. It is believed that Harris Ave is named after him.
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Rules for Archival Description (Revised Version – July 2008)
ISAAR (CPF): International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families (2nd edition - September 2011)
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Revised
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Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created 02-06-2018
Updated 23-03-2021
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- English
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Sources
BC Archives Microfilm Number: B13226
Military Personnel File, Joseph William Harris (Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4093 - 9, Library and Archives Canada)