William John HARPER

Regimental number10/1158
Date of birth29 April 1888
Place of birthBallywater, Ireland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mr Gunderson, Hawera
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.6
Height5' 6"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMiss Jane Harper, Ballywater, Co Down, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 October 1914
Place of enlistmentHawera
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 15 March 1915
Discharge date23 April 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 15 March 1915; discharged (medically unfit: sub-acute rheumatism), 23 April 1915.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 16791878

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