Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal L. Harris, Rifle Brigade

Military Medal, G.V.R. (S-7392 Pte L. Harris. 7/Rif: Bde:); 1914-15 Star (7392 Pte. L. Harris. Rif. Brig.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (7392 A. Cpl. L. Harris. Rif. Brig.) very fine (3) £280-£320

M.M. London Gazette 21 October 1916.

Lewis Harris was born in London in November 1888 and attested for the Rifle Brigade in December 1914. He served with the 7th (Service) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 May 1915: the Battalion served as part of the 41st Brigade, 14th (Light) Division on the Somme, August to September 1916. Harris was advanced to Corporal and subsequently served with the Labour Corps. He was discharged on 31 March 1920, and in later life resided at 11 Ringcroft Street, Holloway, London.