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Surname: HARPER
Forename(s): Alfred
Place of Birth: Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire
Service No: 27049
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion
Division: 23rd Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1917-02-10
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: VII. G. 23.
CWGC Cemetery: RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (TRANSPORT FARM)
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: CARLETON-IN-CRAVEN, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Alfred Harper (born 16 November 1894) was the son of William Edward and Mary Harper, née Whitham and cousin of Gunner Fred Whitham (80543) (q.v.). Both of Alfred's parents were born at Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Mitchell Terrace - Alfred Harper, aged 6 years, born Carleton, Yorkshire, son of William and Mary Harper.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Carleton House, 37, Gisburn Road - Alfred Harper, aged 16 years, born Carleton, Yorkshire, son of William Edward and Mary Harper.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Alfred Harper, 27049, Yorkshire Regiment.
A short biography of Alfred is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
HARPER, Alfred, aged 22 years, West Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Harper, Carlton House, Barnoldswick, killed in action, France, Feb. 10, 1917.
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Private Alfred HARPER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 23rd Division
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