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George Alexander Harris

In memory of:

Chaplain 4th Class George Alexander Harris

June 7, 1944

Military Service

Age:

34

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Chaplain Service

Additional Information

Born:

May 18, 1910
Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Enlistment:

May 24, 1943
Winnipeg, Manitoba

B.A. Son of Alfred and Blanche Clarinda Harris, of Solihull, Warwickshire.

Commemorated on Page 329 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
Calvados, France

Grave Reference:

VA. C. 6.

Location:

Ranville is best reached by taking the D513 north-eastwards out of Caen, and after about 9 kilometres turning left at Herouvillette. Go north for one kilometre and then turn left into Ranville village. The War Cemetery is on Rue des Airbornes.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Other– Tablet recounting the parachuting and death of Georges Alexandre Harris, set up in June 2023 in the commune of Heuland near the soldier's drop-off point.

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    Other – Tablet recounting the parachuting and death of Georges Alexandre Harris, set up in June 2023 in the commune of Heuland near the soldier's drop-off point.
  • Grave marker– Photo of Rev. George Harris' Grave at Ranville Cemetery taken 5 June, 2023.

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    Grave marker – Photo of Rev. George Harris' Grave at Ranville Cemetery taken 5 June, 2023.
  • Photo of George Alexander Harris– Photo courtesy of 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Association.

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    Photo of George Alexander Harris
    Photo of George Alexander Harris – Photo courtesy of 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Association.
  • Memorial stained Glass– Beechwood National Military Cemetery Hall of Colours Military Chaplains stained glass window

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    Memorial stained Glass
    Memorial stained Glass – Beechwood National Military Cemetery Hall of Colours Military Chaplains stained glass window

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