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Surname: HARPER
Forename(s): John Abbotson
Place of Birth: Giggleswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 20/145
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 18th (Service) Battalion. (2nd Bradford)
Division: 31st Division
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1916-07-01
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Addenda Panel, Pier and Face 4 C.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: GIGGLESWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John Abbotson Harper was the son of Frederick and Agnes Ann Harper, née Fell. Frederick was born at Guiseley and Agnes at Giggleswick, Yorkshire.
1901 Giggleswick, Yorkshire Census: Mill Hill Road - John Harper, aged 8 years, born Giggleswick, son of Agnes A. Harper (married).
1911 Giggleswick, Yorkshire Census: Church Street - John Abbotson Harper, aged 18 years, born Giggleswick, son of Agnes Ann Harper, widow.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John A. Harper, 20/145, West Yorkshire Regiment. Correspondence: (Mother) Mrs. A.A. Harper, 890, Broadway Terrace, Manchester Rd. Bradford, Yorks.
The informal title of the 18th (Service) Bn Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (2nd Bradford) was the 2nd Bradford Pals.
John is commemorated in the 'City of Bradford Great War 1914-1918 Roll of Honour'.
Data Source: Local War Memorial
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Private John Abbotson HARPER
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 31st Division
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