Bert Lee Harris was born May 19, 1919 (according to the 1920 census) near Greenwood, Sebastian Co, Ar. to William Rice & Nettie Long Harris. Bert's enlistment date was 24 Oct 1941 and he was assigned to the 143 Inf Regt, Co G. with a rank of TEC5. TEC5 Bert Lee Harris was killed in action on 9 Dec 1944. He is buried in Cross Cemetery in Greenwood, Sebastian Co., Ar.