Harry Ross Gall (1891–1981)
Harry Ross Gall, c 1914 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
HARRY ROSS GALL was born on 21st December, 1890, at Moree, N.S.W., the son of Mr. Edward Gall and Mrs. Annie Gall. He was educated at the Superior Public School, Moree, and afterwards at the Boys’ High School, Maitland, N.S.W.
Entering the service of the Bank at Emmaville on 1 st August, 1908, he was transferred in the following December to Gunnedah and to Barraba in March, 1912. In July of the same year he was promoted to ledger-keeper, and in that capacity transferred to Kyogle in March, 1913, and to Armidale in June, 1914.
Harry Gall enlisted in November, 1914, as a private in the 2nd Battalion of the A.I.F. He was promoted to corporal in July, 1916, and to quarter-master sergeant in May, 1917.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, GALL H R (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Gall, Anne (mother)
- Geddes, Elsie Laura (sister)
- Geddes, Clifford Mervyn (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Gall, Harry Ross (1891–1981)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/gall-harry-ross-23251/text32430, accessed 1 April 2025.
Harry Ross Gall, c 1914 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Gall, Henry Ross
Birth
21 December,
1891
Moree,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
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