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Edwin James HARPER

Regimental number6505
Place of birthNowra, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressGlenview, Cabarlah, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.1
Height5' 8"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, C Harper, Glenview, Cabarlah, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date12 May 1916
Place of enlistmentToowoomba, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Discharge date16 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Miltiades', 19 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 16 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HARPER Edwin James

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