Harris, Kenneth Ephraim
Title
Harris, Kenneth Ephraim
Description
11 items. The collection concerns Sergeant Kenneth Ephraim Harris (1923 - 1944, 1584722 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, correspondence, and documents. He flew operations as a flight engineer with 35 Squadron and was killed 22 March 1944.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Ian Harris and catalogued by Jan Johnstone.
Additional information on Kenneth Ephraim Harris is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Ian Harris and catalogued by Jan Johnstone.
Additional information on Kenneth Ephraim Harris is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2019-10-31
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Harris, KE
Collection Items
Birthday card from Kenneth Harris to his brother
A postcard with a photograph of a parrot and a birthday greeting printed on the front. The reverse side has a handwritten message from Kenneth to his brother, David.
Sympathy card from the King and Queen to Kenneth Harris's mother
A printed card from Buckingham Palace to Mrs G Harris expressing sympathy at the loss of Kenneth Harris. The card is signed by the King.
Kenneth Harris's Air Raid Precautions card
A printed card issued by 'Rootes Securities Ltd No 2 Engine Factory' with the title 'Air Raid Precautions'. Kenneth Harris's name and clock number have been written on the front of the card. The reverse of the card is printed with a diagram…
RAF Christmas card from Kenneth Harris
A printed Christmas card with handwritten annotation 'To Mam and Dad' and signed 'Ken xx'. The front of the card is embossed with the badge and motto of the RAF. A red, white and blue striped ribbon is tied through the left side of the front…
RAF Christmas Card
A printed Christmas card with the signatures of 'George and Beth'. The front of the card is embossed with the badge and motto of the RAF. A red, white and blue striped ribbon is tied through the left side of the front cover. The inside of the…
Kenneth Harris's personal details and record of rank and trade
Two printed pages with page numbers 2 and 3. Kenneth Harris's personal details have been handwritten on page 2. Details of his rank and RAF trade have been handwritten on page 3.
Kenneth Harris's father's benefit card
A printed benefits card issued by the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance. Mr E F Harris's name, address and national insurance number have been written on the card.
Kenneth Harris's father's British Army Small Book
British Army Small Book for Ephraim Harris (father of Kenneth) with handwritten entries of Ephraim's personal details, description and next of kin. The booklet contains printed information considered to be useful during a soldier's service.
Kenneth Harris's Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Sergeant K E Harris (1584722) covering 19 September 1943 to 22 March 1944 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Served at RAF Riccall, RAF Lissett, RAF Upwood and RAF…
Letter to Kenneth Harris's mother from the Air Ministry
Letter to Kenneth Harris's mother informing her that it is believed that her son was killed in action on the night of 22/23 March 1944. States that the International Red Cross Committee does not have information regarding his place of burial.
Letter to Kenneth Harris's mother from RAF Graveley
Letter from Wing Commander S P Daniels, RAF Graveley, to Kenneth Harris's mother confirming that her son is missing following an operation to attack Frankfurt on 22 March 1944.
Collection Tree
- Harris, Kenneth Ephraim