Arthur Reginald Harrison

History while in the forces

14 Feb 1917: attested. Joined the Officers' Training Corps (Leeds University). This was disbanded. Afterwards went to one of the Cadet Colleges (Lichfield). Obtained his Commission in November 1916. Was out in France within 3 weeks of that time. Was slightly wounded in the trenches. Was in England again and Leeds in the first week in December. He soon recovered after 6 weeks at home again joined his Regiment.
He is now in the firing line, according to letter dated 8/8/17. Was in excellent health when here.
Surname
Harrison
Forename
Arthur Reginald
Rating or rank
2nd Lieutenant
Regiment or Other Unit
1/2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment
Branch
North Street, Leeds
Date of Birth
18 Jun 1893
Date of birth
1893
Date of Entering Bank's Service
Jun 1909
Date of Joining HM Forces
Nov 1915