Background
HARRIS, David was born on July 12, 1852 in City of London. Son of Woolf and Phoebe Harris.
HARRIS, David was born on July 12, 1852 in City of London. Son of Woolf and Phoebe Harris.
Studied at Coxford’s College, City of London.
Went to Diamond Fields, 1871. Lieutenant Diamond Fields Horse, 1876. Captain, 187S; served in Gaika Galecka campaign, 1877-1877S (despatches, medal and clasp).
Served in Griqua campaign, 1878. Major, Kimberley Regiment, 1890. Lieutenant-Colonel commanding Griqualand West Brigade, 1896.
Commanded column that quelled large native rising in Bechuanaland, 1896-1897 (thanks of Government). Commanded Town Guard defence of Kimberley, 1899-1900 (despatches, thanked by High Commissioner, Companion of St. Michael and St. George). Director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd.
Chairman Jagersfontein Estate and Diamond Mining Company Ltd. Chairman Klerksdorp Fourteen Streams Railway. Indwe Land and Railway Company, etc.
Represents Kimberley in Cape House of Assembly. Decorated for Gaika Galecka Campaign, Bechuanaland Campaign, Boer Campaign. V. D., M.L.A.; Cape Colonial Forces.
Clubs: Kimberley, Kimberley; Civil Service, Cape Town.
Hunting, shooting.
Spouse 1873, Rosa Gabriel of Prussia.
Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1900. Colonel.