HARRIS, Rita Annie

Rita Annie Harris had continuous War Time Service from August 1942 to December 1944 as a WAAAF. [Women's Auxiliary Australian Airforce]. She was part of the DMT section, Driver Motor Transport where she drove trucks and Officer Staff Transport. Rita met and married Morse Code Instructor Flight Sergeant Ernie Albertson at 1 WAGS. Rita was discharged from the Airforce on compassionate grounds in 1944 the year she married.

Last Name
HARRIS
Given Names
Rita Annie
Service Number
104069
Date of Birth
02/07/1916
Birth Location
Hamilton Victoria
Enlistment Date
19/08/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne Victoria
1Wags Start Date
23/09/1942
Course Details
Other
Kill Date or Discharge Date
11/12/1944
Discharge Unit
1 PD Ransford
Rank
Aircraftwoman
Notes

Rita Annie Harris had continuous War Time Service from August 1942 to December 1944 as a WAAAF. [Women's Auxiliary Australian Airforce]. She was part of the DMT section, Driver Motor Transport where she drove trucks and Officer Staff Transport. Rita met and married Morse Code Instructor Flight Sergeant Ernie Albertson at 1 WAGS. Rita was discharged from the Airforce on compassionate grounds in 1944 the year she married.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1 WAGS Harris Rita Annie WAAAF Motor Transport

Acknowledgements

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