The University of Toronto’s Soldiers’ Tower Carillon was dedicated on October 6, 1927, in memory of those who gave their lives during the First World War. Of the original 23 bells, number IV was dedicated to Howard Kilbourne Harris. The dedicatory inscriptions for the original bells are:
I. The gift of H. Maurice Cody, BA'20, in memory of the Old Boys of University of Toronto Schools.
II. To honour the memory of Lieut. Gordon S.M. Gauld, MC, RFA and RFC, BA'15 UC, killed while flying March 25, 1918.
III. Class of 1882 University College
IV. In memory of Capt. Howard Kilbourne Harris, MC, Essex Regiment, killed in action between Mourchies and Peronne, February 22, 1918.
V. In memory of members of the 147th (Grey) Battalion, C.E.F.
VI. Dedicated to the memory of Col. W.R. Lang, VD, by the University of Toronto Contingent, COTC
VII. In memory of Maj. Gordon H. Southam, BA'07 UC, killed in action, Oct. 15, 1916 at Courcelette
VIII. Lt. James Ernest Robertson, BA, LL.B, 27th Can. Bn., killed in action, March 9, 1916 "VIRTUTIS GLORIA MERCES"
IX. Presented by W.H. Ballard, MA, LL.D, UC 1871, in memory of the old University Company K (No.9) Queen's Own Rifles
X. Montreal Branch, Alumni Federation
XI. University College Alumnae Association
XII. University of Toronto Club of New York City
XIII. A tribute from the officers of No.4 Canadian General Hospital to the memory of their comrades who fell
XIV. In memory of the members of Delta Kappa Epsilon who gave their lives in the Great war 1914-1918
XV. Alpha Delta Phi
XVI. Delta Upsilon
XVII. In memory of Lt. Evan Ryrie, UC'16 "I have lived my life and that which I have done may He within Himself make pure"
XVIII. The gift of Canadian Army Women's Auxiliary in proud remembrance of the members of the Corps who fell in defence of the Empire
XIX. Fifty-one men of Trinity
XX. From the Academy of Medicine, Toronto, as a tribute to the memory of the Fellows who gave their lives
XXI. "Extol, ye bell, the virtue of our valorous men." Alumni - Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
XXII. The Alumni Association and friends of Victoria College
XXIII. University College Alumni Association