Lance Bombardier
Francis Harper
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of John George and Julia Agnes Harper, of Waitaki South, Otago, New Zealand.
References:
Relatives Who Are Also Casualties:
- Frank Harper, Uncle, Died of wounds 14/10/1917
- Henry Harper, Uncle, Killed in action 18/09/1916
NZ WAR GRAVES
Biographical Notes:
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Tim Russell
Relationship to casualty: Mother's Cousin
He lost two uncles in the first world war, in 1916 and 1917. He was named after his uncle Frank Harper (23547), and Henry Harper (23548) who both died in Western Europe. His uncle Frank was also aged... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
61773
Name:
Francis Harper Rank:
Lance Bombardier
Date of Birth:
29 October 1917
Place of Birth:
Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Locality on Enlistment:
31 Pirie Street, Wellington
Place of Enlistment:
Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Carpenter's Apprentice Unit:
New Zealand Artillery, 14 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 November 1941
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
24
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
9. G. 8.
Cemetery Location:
Egypt