8/871 Private William Ramsden Harris, 25/7/1892-7/8/1915. "a popular young fellow"

Private William Ramsden Harris, killed in action at the Dardanelles, was a son of Mr R. J. Harris, 54 Richardson street, St. Kilda. He was born in Dunedin, was 22 years of age, and was educated at the Kensington School. He was a member of the Union and Zingari Football Clubs, and also played wing-forward for his school. He was also a member of the Hillside and St. Kilda Fire Brigades. He took a keen interest in boxing. He was a member of the Coast Defence Corps when war broke out, and he at once enlisted, and left with the Main Expeditionary Force. He was a popular young fellow, and was called "Dick" by his chums. Prior to enlistment he was employed, by Messrs Scott Bros., Princes street.   -Evening Star, 3/9/1915.

FOR KING AND COUNTRY. 

IN MEMORIAM.

HARRIS. — In sad but loving memory of our beloved eon and brother, William Ramsden (Dick), killed in action at the Dardanelles on August 7th, 1915. Fondly remembered.

Though absent from amongst us, You are present in our thoughts; 

And those you left behind you, Still keenly feel your loss, 

A lonely grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never see; 

But while life and memory last We will remember thee. 

— Inserted by his loved ones.  -Evening Star, 7/8/1928.

Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.