| Regimental number | 1935 |
| Place of birth | Myrtleford Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | 53 Charles Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John Harper, 5l3 Charles Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 June 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |