Trooper

Eric Tristram Harper

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of George and Agnes Harper, of 11, Cashel St., Christchurch; husband of Beatrice A. S. Harper, of 8, Kilmore St., Christchurch, New Zealand.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

All Black number 112. Played 11 games including 2 test matches. Played with Dave Gallaher (Captain) in the "originals" tour of 1905.

Source: NZ Rugby Museum

Public Contributions:

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
35694
Name:
Eric Tristram Harper
Rank: 
Trooper
Date of Birth:
01 December 1877
Date of Birth - Unverified:
1st December 1877
Place of Birth: 
Christchurch, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mrs B.A.S. Harper (wife), 8 Kilmore Street West, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Barrister and solicitor
Unit:
NZEF, New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, Canterbury Mounted Rifles

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
30 April 1918
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death: 
40
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
31 May 1917
Transport:
Moeraki 31 May 1917
Vessel:
Moeraki
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
Panel 1.
Eric Tristram Harper
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