Poole Museum

William Harrison died at the Somme, France, aged 40 years. Son of George and Clara Harrison, of Poole, Dorset. Baptised at Longfleet in 1876. Educated at Tollington Park College, he was an accountant in the National Provincial Bank of Englad. He served some years in the London Rifle Brigade, during which time he represented his regiment at Bisley on several occasions. Obtained a comission as 2nd Lieutenant in the 7th Liverpool Regiment on 12th March 1915 and was promoted to Lieutenant. Served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, where he acted as Intelligence Officer to his battalion, and died in hospital at Corbie on 17th September 1916 from wounds recieved in action on the 9th September.

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British Army

- The King's (Liverpool Regiment)

Lieutenant

Major Chandler wrote to William's aunt, Mrs. John Colville: " He was wounded in the right side by a rifle or machine-gun bullet while taking out a new trench that had to be dug. The bullet broke a rib and entered the lung. He was conveyed to hopsital at Corbie, where he died. His death came as a great blow to us, as previously we had such good reports of him from his servant, Private Blundell, who stayed with him to the end. We have lots many officers since August, but your nephew is prehaps the biggest lost we have sustained. He was so thorough in all his work and so conscientious. As a man he was liked by us all. " He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 22nd May 1917] by General Sir Douglas Haig, for gallant and distinguished service in the field. [Extracted from: De Ruvigny Roll of Honour 1914 - 1918]

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Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension

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