Edward Alfred Harper
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 13 May 1905 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Death | 30 Jan 1975, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Floreat Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 36 years, 8 months |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Florence May Harper |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W232671 & 46283 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Jun 1940 & 21 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | No. 4 Transport & Movements Office RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at Gascoyne Hotel, Carnarvon, yardman; 1936- 1937 at Darling Range Hotel, Bellview, Hotel keeper.
During 1935 Ted had married Florence Margaret White.
War Service
Edward was initially enlisted in the CMF for a short time. At the time of his discharge he was posted to the Western Command Supply Depot. On 7 Jul 1940 he was charged with "Offering violence and using insubordinate language to an NCO on 12 Jun 1940. For which he was fined 15/- ($1.50) and awarded 7 days CB. On 7 Jul 1940 he was discharged with services no longer required (hardship)
Eighteen months later he joined the RAAF
discharged on 28 Oct 1944
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Terminus Hotel, Fremantle, proprietor; 1954 at 166 Salvado road, shopkeeper; 1963 - 1972 at 33 Glengariff drive, Floreat Park, business man
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