| Regimental number | 10/868 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, Harper B Lepper, Lepperton, Taranaki |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in command of a company east of Le Quesnoy on the 4th November, 1918. He was mainly responsible for the forming up of his company
under machine gun fire on the correct position, when preparing to pass through the leading battalion, then for keeping proper direction. He then directed the
advance over a difficult country, directing mopping up operations and clearing of posts with extraordinary skill and ability.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details | Ex Main Body |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 8 |