| Regimental number | 783 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | 148 Cathedral Street, East Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick F Harper, 148 Cathedral Street, East Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 30 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |
| Date of death | 20 September 1967 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |