| Regimental number | 6505 |
| Place of birth | Nowra, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Glenview, Cabarlah, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.1 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C Harper, Glenview, Cabarlah, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| 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 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HARPER Edwin James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
