Harold James Burdett HARDEN

HARDEN, Harold James Burdett

Service Number: 986
Enlisted: 3 November 1916, Sydney, NSW
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
Born: Sydney, NSW, 26 October 1892
Home Town: Petersham, Marrickville, New South Wales
Schooling: Redfern Public School
Occupation: Motor Mechanic / Engineer
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World War 1 Service

3 Nov 1916: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 986, No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, Sydney, NSW
17 Jan 1917: Involvement Private, 986, No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '1' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: RMS Omrah embarkation_ship_number: '' public_note: ''
17 Jan 1917: Involvement 986, No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '1' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: RMS Omrah embarkation_ship_number: '' public_note: ''
17 Jan 1917: Embarked Private, 986, No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, RMS Omrah, Melbourne
17 Jan 1917: Embarked 986, No. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, RMS Omrah, Melbourne

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Walter and Caroline HARDEN, 42 John Street, Petersham, NSW

Harold served in France and received injuries through a fall from his machine in May 1917 and was invalided to the 2nd Australian General Hospital.  He was gassed in December 197 and appointed to the YMCA Staff.  He rejoined his unit on home service.