BOY HERO OF NARVIK
decorated by king TOKEN FROM ADMIRERS (Reed. Mar. 17, 1.50 p.m.) LONDON, Mar. 16. At a church parade attended by sea cadets of which he was formerly a member, a boy hero of Narvik was presented with a gold watch subscribed for by his relatives and friends in recognition of his fidelity to duty during the battle. His name is Jimmy Harris and his rank in the navy “first class boy” is descriptive of his character as well. Harris received the D.S.M. at the hands of theh King during a recent investiture.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20507, 18 March 1941, Page 11
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96BOY HERO OF NARVIK Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20507, 18 March 1941, Page 11
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