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geoffmurray1
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It is with much sadness that I inform of the passing of a fellow Commando and CVA member, Douglas Ewart Harris MC formerly of No 1 Commando.
Douglas died in his home in Victoria, Australia in June 2010 after a battle with lung cancer.
Our thoughts are with his daughter Bronwyn and their family.
Rest in Peace Douglas.
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09/01/2011 12:37:46
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Stephen Donnison
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RIP Douglas
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01/04/2013 15:06:41
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Mervyn Douglas Harris
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Took me a long time DAD to "contact you" Always My Hero!
R.I.P. X
Mervyn Douglas Harris (AKA Evans, surname)
Bronwyn, my stepsister I never knew of,
or anyone who reads this post please communicate with me, by email.
I have lots of correspondence regarding DAD
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It is with much sadness that I inform of the passing of a fellow Commando and CVA member, Douglas Ewart Harris MC formerly of No 1 Commando.
Douglas died in his home in Victoria, Australia in June 2010 after a battle with lung cancer.
Captain Douglas Ewart HARRIS MC No 1 Cdo died 14 June 2010 aged 88 years
Our thoughts are with his daughter Bronwyn and their family.
Rest in Peace Douglas.
DOUGLAS EWART HARRIS
Lt. Douglas Ewart Harris (324910)
By Mervyn Douglas Harris
Looking for "Doug" ( South Wales Borderers-Military Cross ) He commanded 11 platoon "B" company, 2/5 Queens Royal Regiment 1944/45, and took part in all actions from The Menate Landings to the fighting at the approaches to Portoverrara where he was seriously wounded.
He married Isabella Simpson from Dundee Scotland in 1943
I believe he eventually emigrated to Australia.
ANY info on my fathers whereabouts now will be very welcome indeed.
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12th March 2004 Martin Everett
Dear Mervyn,
As far as our records go, I do not believe that your father has ever contacted us since the end of WW2.
The option may be to find a web site based in Australia which links up former soldiers - I think they called it the Return Servicemens League which is their equivalent of the Royal British Legion.
OR
Pose the question to the Salvation Army who are good at finding lost relatives.
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02/04/2013 12:04:33
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Pete
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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03/04/2013 10:10:53
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Mervyn Douglas Harris
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Image of my Father, Douglas Ewart Harris which I have kept in my wallet for many years............
Update 4/4/13by Pete R. Photo now posted in the gallery : http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Douglas+Ewart+Harris+MC.jpg.html
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