| Regimental number | 5109 |
| Place of birth | Elderslie Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Elderslie, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr T Harper, Elderslie, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For untiring energy and gallantry during the fighting near DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 5th April 1918 when acting as Runner. he repeatedly carried messages between Battalion Headquarters and his Company and to other Companies and units in the forward posts during the extremely heavy Artillery, Machine Gun and Rifle fire. Messages of great importance were carried by this Runner with despatch during most critical stages of the battle.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
