Corporal Harold HARRISON 27286 served in WW1 then died in a motorbike accident
In loving memory of our parents
James HARRISON
1854-1939
Bertha HARRISON
1865-1947
And their son
Harold
1891-1926
Harold Vincent HARRISON
Born: 2 September 1891, Temuka [birth registration 1892/3973]
Died: 17 November 1926
Aged: 35 years
Occupation at death: Travellers
Block 29 Plot 268
Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 121, 18 November 1926, Page 12
MOTOR CYCLING FATALITY
The motor-cyclist who was picked up in an unconscious condition near Otokia on Tuesday and died in hospital has been identified as Harold Vincent Harrison (36), a married man residing in Christchurch. He was a commercial traveller. His death was due to a fracture of the base of the skull.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19489, 19 November 1926, Page 15
MOTOR-CYCLIST'S DEATH.
PICKED UP ON ROADWAY.
EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST.
The inquest into the circumstances of the death of Harold Vincent Harrison, the motor-cyclist who was picked up in an unconscious condition near Otokia on Tuesday afternoon, was opened to-day by Mr. J. R. Bartholomew, S.M.
Dr. H. W. Fitzgerald stated that the deceased was admitted at 7.30 p.m. on November 16 suffering severely from shock. There were abrasions above both eyes, a cut in the centre of the forehead, an extensive bruise above the left eye, and a large abrasion above the left knee. Deceased was unconscious. Dr. Fergus performed an operation. Nothing further could be done. The cause of death was a fracture of the base of the skull. The inquiry was adjourned. [3]
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19494, 25 November 1926, Page 10
INJURED MAN'S PLIGHT.
PROPER TREATMENT DELAYED THE OUTCOME OF CONFUSION.
[by telegraph.-—own correspondent.] DUNEDIN. Wednesday.
Through the confusion of messages and misunderstanding there was delay in sending to hospital Harold Vincent Harrison, the young man who was fatally injured by being thrown from his motorcycle at Otokia on November 16, but the coroner, Mr. J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., pointed out at the inquest that this had no bearing on the ultimate fatal result of the accident. The young man belonged to Christchurch.
After lengthy evidence had been heard the coroner said that as far as the actual injuries were concerned the position was only too clear that the deceased was travelling at an excessive speed and came to grief at a corner. One matter investigated was the somewhat unfortunate delay in getting the man to hospital. At the scene of the accident Dr. Sutherland did all that was possible for a man in the deceased's condition of injury, and told the porter to get the man on a goods train that was leaving soon for Dunedin. The tram was late and the porter deemed it wise to get a doctor from Mosgiel, not knowing that Dr. Sutherland was a medical man. The Mosgiel doctor was delayed, and the porter did not put the injured man on the train, but waited for the medical man to come. By this time, continued the coroner, the train had gone and the ambulance had been sent for. Through a confusion of messages the ambulance was delayed. As it turned out the delay had no bearing on the result of the case. Deceased's position and his chances were not affected at all. The verdict would be that death was due to injury received from an accidental fall from a motor-cycle. [4]
Death notices:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Coroners report available:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23840662
His probate is available:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=20182858
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19596, 26 March 1927, Page 8
COMPENSATION FOR WIDOW
DEATH OF HER HUSBAND. FATHER-IN-LAW TO PAY.
A widow was awarded £750 damages by tho Arbitration Court in a claim for compensation against her father-in-law. The case was one in which May Harrison, of Christchurch widow of the late Harold Vincent Harrison, travelling salesman, claimed compensation from James Harrison, trading as James Harrison & Co. of Christchurch holding that her husband, who met his death in an accident at Dunedin, at the time in the employ of his father. [2]
Further particulars on the case above:
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Harold served in WW1.
Service number: 27286
Rank: Corporal
Address at time of enlisting: 46 Francis Avenue, Christchurch
Next of Kin: J Harrison, Father
Fair complexion; fair hair; 5 ft 5.5 in; blue eyes
Distinctive marks: Small depressed scar above left eyebrow; scar on occipital bone; small “cowpox” scars on backs of both hands.
Occupation: manufacturer
7 May 1915: Admitted to NZ General hospital, Codford – abdominal pains
22 June 1916: Trentham camp, Influenza
12 June 1917: Admitted to No 3. General Hospital Codford – Gastritis
Around this time, 26 to 28 June 1917 absent without leave – punishment forfeits 3 days pay.
Date discharged: 16 April 1918. No longer physically fit for active service (defective vision)
Certificate of Character: Good
Medical board documentation states “explosion of spirits, while working at his trade of polisher blew up in his face. Treated by Dr Stephenson for about 2 years. Sight very good until after accident, says that at night he can hardly see anything.”
Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16852, 4 June 1920, Page 2
WEDDINGS.
HARRISON—PIPER.
At St. Paul's Presbyterian Church recently, the wedding was solemnised of Miss May Piper and Mr Harold Vincent Harrison. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Paterson. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very smart in a heavily breaded cream gabardine costume and picture hat of cream panne velvet. She carried a bouquet of choice flowers. Her two sisters were the bridesmaids. Mr H. Cooper was best man and Mr N. Harrison groomsman. After the ceremony the parents of the bride entertained tho quests at Broadway's. Amongst the quests were Mr and Mrs J. Harrison, Mr and Mrs S. Piper, Mr and Mrs Rex Harrison. Mr and Mrs Sead Gowing, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs H. W. Gourlay, Mr and Mrs Brown (of Temuka), Mr and Mrs N.S. Lawn, Mrs H. Forward, and Miss G. Hopping. Later in the day Mr and Mrs H. Harrison left for the South, the bride wearing a navy costume, with a royal blue hat and fox furs.[5]
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James HARRISON
Died: 3 April 1939
Block 29 Plot 267
Aged: 84
Years in NZ at time of death: 63
Sarah Ellen Bertha HARRISON
Died: 23 February 194767
Block 29 Plot 267
Aged: 81
Years in NZ at time of death: 81
SOURCES:
Military records
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
NZ Deptment Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
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[3]
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[4]
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[5]
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Corporal Harold HARRISON 27286 served in WW1 then died in a motorbike accident
In loving memory of our parents
James HARRISON
1854-1939
Bertha HARRISON
1865-1947
And their son
Harold
1891-1926
Harold Vincent HARRISON
Born: 2 September 1891, Temuka [birth registration 1892/3973]
Died: 17 November 1926
Aged: 35 years
Occupation at death: Travellers
Block 29 Plot 268
Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 121, 18 November 1926, Page 12
MOTOR CYCLING FATALITY
The motor-cyclist who was picked up in an unconscious condition near Otokia on Tuesday and died in hospital has been identified as Harold Vincent Harrison (36), a married man residing in Christchurch. He was a commercial traveller. His death was due to a fracture of the base of the skull.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19489, 19 November 1926, Page 15
MOTOR-CYCLIST'S DEATH.
PICKED UP ON ROADWAY.
EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST.
The inquest into the circumstances of the death of Harold Vincent Harrison, the motor-cyclist who was picked up in an unconscious condition near Otokia on Tuesday afternoon, was opened to-day by Mr. J. R. Bartholomew, S.M.
Dr. H. W. Fitzgerald stated that the deceased was admitted at 7.30 p.m. on November 16 suffering severely from shock. There were abrasions above both eyes, a cut in the centre of the forehead, an extensive bruise above the left eye, and a large abrasion above the left knee. Deceased was unconscious. Dr. Fergus performed an operation. Nothing further could be done. The cause of death was a fracture of the base of the skull. The inquiry was adjourned. [3]
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19494, 25 November 1926, Page 10
INJURED MAN'S PLIGHT.
PROPER TREATMENT DELAYED THE OUTCOME OF CONFUSION.
[by telegraph.-—own correspondent.] DUNEDIN. Wednesday.
Through the confusion of messages and misunderstanding there was delay in sending to hospital Harold Vincent Harrison, the young man who was fatally injured by being thrown from his motorcycle at Otokia on November 16, but the coroner, Mr. J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., pointed out at the inquest that this had no bearing on the ultimate fatal result of the accident. The young man belonged to Christchurch.
After lengthy evidence had been heard the coroner said that as far as the actual injuries were concerned the position was only too clear that the deceased was travelling at an excessive speed and came to grief at a corner. One matter investigated was the somewhat unfortunate delay in getting the man to hospital. At the scene of the accident Dr. Sutherland did all that was possible for a man in the deceased's condition of injury, and told the porter to get the man on a goods train that was leaving soon for Dunedin. The tram was late and the porter deemed it wise to get a doctor from Mosgiel, not knowing that Dr. Sutherland was a medical man. The Mosgiel doctor was delayed, and the porter did not put the injured man on the train, but waited for the medical man to come. By this time, continued the coroner, the train had gone and the ambulance had been sent for. Through a confusion of messages the ambulance was delayed. As it turned out the delay had no bearing on the result of the case. Deceased's position and his chances were not affected at all. The verdict would be that death was due to injury received from an accidental fall from a motor-cycle. [4]
Death notices:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Coroners report available:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23840662
His probate is available:
archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=20182858
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19596, 26 March 1927, Page 8
COMPENSATION FOR WIDOW
DEATH OF HER HUSBAND. FATHER-IN-LAW TO PAY.
A widow was awarded £750 damages by tho Arbitration Court in a claim for compensation against her father-in-law. The case was one in which May Harrison, of Christchurch widow of the late Harold Vincent Harrison, travelling salesman, claimed compensation from James Harrison, trading as James Harrison & Co. of Christchurch holding that her husband, who met his death in an accident at Dunedin, at the time in the employ of his father. [2]
Further particulars on the case above:
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
Harold served in WW1.
Service number: 27286
Rank: Corporal
Address at time of enlisting: 46 Francis Avenue, Christchurch
Next of Kin: J Harrison, Father
Fair complexion; fair hair; 5 ft 5.5 in; blue eyes
Distinctive marks: Small depressed scar above left eyebrow; scar on occipital bone; small “cowpox” scars on backs of both hands.
Occupation: manufacturer
7 May 1915: Admitted to NZ General hospital, Codford – abdominal pains
22 June 1916: Trentham camp, Influenza
12 June 1917: Admitted to No 3. General Hospital Codford – Gastritis
Around this time, 26 to 28 June 1917 absent without leave – punishment forfeits 3 days pay.
Date discharged: 16 April 1918. No longer physically fit for active service (defective vision)
Certificate of Character: Good
Medical board documentation states “explosion of spirits, while working at his trade of polisher blew up in his face. Treated by Dr Stephenson for about 2 years. Sight very good until after accident, says that at night he can hardly see anything.”
Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16852, 4 June 1920, Page 2
WEDDINGS.
HARRISON—PIPER.
At St. Paul's Presbyterian Church recently, the wedding was solemnised of Miss May Piper and Mr Harold Vincent Harrison. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Paterson. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very smart in a heavily breaded cream gabardine costume and picture hat of cream panne velvet. She carried a bouquet of choice flowers. Her two sisters were the bridesmaids. Mr H. Cooper was best man and Mr N. Harrison groomsman. After the ceremony the parents of the bride entertained tho quests at Broadway's. Amongst the quests were Mr and Mrs J. Harrison, Mr and Mrs S. Piper, Mr and Mrs Rex Harrison. Mr and Mrs Sead Gowing, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs H. W. Gourlay, Mr and Mrs Brown (of Temuka), Mr and Mrs N.S. Lawn, Mrs H. Forward, and Miss G. Hopping. Later in the day Mr and Mrs H. Harrison left for the South, the bride wearing a navy costume, with a royal blue hat and fox furs.[5]
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James HARRISON
Died: 3 April 1939
Block 29 Plot 267
Aged: 84
Years in NZ at time of death: 63
Sarah Ellen Bertha HARRISON
Died: 23 February 194767
Block 29 Plot 267
Aged: 81
Years in NZ at time of death: 81
SOURCES:
Military records
ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServle...
NZ Deptment Internal Affairs historic BDM indexes
[1]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[2]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[3]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[4]
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=s...
[5]
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