| Harris | C B M | | Captain | He was born 13 January 1806. He was educated at King's College, London, and at the Royal Veterinary College, London (FRCVS). He entered the Army on 27 August 1890, with a commission in the Army Veterinary Corps, and served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98 (Tochi), as Veterinary Officer, 2nd Brigade, and on the Staff (Medal with clasp). He served in South Africa, 1899 to 1902, and was present at operations in Natal in 1899, and the defence of Ladysmith; operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including the action at Laing's Nek (6 to 9 June); operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Belfast (26 and 27 August) and Lydenberg (6 to 8 September); operations in Cape Colony, December 1900 (Queen's Medal with five clasps, and King's Medal with two clasps); was promoted Captain 27 August 1900. He served in Somaliland, 1903 to 1904, as Inspecting Veterinary Officer from 28 May 1903. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1904]; received the Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 6 September 1904]; "Charles Beresford Maule Harris, Captain, Army Veterinary Department. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". He was promoted Major 27 August 1905, and retired from the Army Veterinary Corps 8 May 1912. He became Lieutenant Colonel, Reserve of Officers, Army Veterinary Corps, 13 December 1915. He served in the European War with the 48th Division and 4th Army Corps, and was three times mentioned in Despatches. His favourite recreations were hunting and shooting. Lieutenant Colonel C B M Harris married, in 1898, Mary Augusta, daughter of Major John Tatham.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Army Veterinary Department |
