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Aug 10, 1891
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Born in Ballywalter, County
Down, Ireland to David and Mary Ann “Ellen” (nee White) Harper
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Feb 22, 1915
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Attested into the 21st
Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario
Ø Number 59423 (temporary number 1366)
Ø Next of kin given as David Harper, father, Ballywalter, County
Down, Ireland
Ø Previous occupation
given as Farmer
Ø No previous
military experience given
Ø Religion given as
Presbyterian
Ø Posted to the Depot
Company
The 21st Battalion trained
in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.
File notes that he was not actually TOS
(Taken On Strength) until May 6, 1915
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in
Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport,
England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe,
Kent to continue training
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Jun 18, 1915
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Assigned for duty in the
Officer’s Mess
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Sep 2, 1915
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Posted to “C” Company
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in
Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne,
France and the battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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May 8, 1916
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Granted 9 days leave
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May 17, 1916
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Rejoined the battalion from
leave
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Jun 9, 1916
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While the battalion was
resting in Dickebusch, Belgium, John Harper accidentally fractured his left
Fibula and was admitted to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first
aid before being transported to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance. He was then transported to the No. 10 CCS
(Casualty Clearing Station)
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Jun 10, 1916
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Transferred via the No. 10 AT
(Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital in
Boulogne, France
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Jul 18, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 1
Convalescent Depot to continue his recovery
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Jul 23, 1916
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Discharged from hospital care
and transferred to the Base Details in Boulogne
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Jul 27, 1916
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Transferred to the CBD (Canadian
Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre and poste to “A” Company for those
recovering from wounds and illness
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Aug 8, 1916
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After leaving the base depot,
he joined the 2nd Canadian Entrenching Battalion in the Halifax
Camp near Brandhoek, Belgium
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Sep 3, 1916
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After leaving the entrenching
battalion, John Harper rejoined the 21st Battalion conducting
training at Zouafques, France
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Sep 17, 1916
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During heavy fighting on the
Somme south of Courcelette, France, Private Harper received a bullet wound to
his forehead and right ear. After
receiving first aid, he was transferred to the No. 10 General Hospital for
treatment before being invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship
Aberdonian
On arrival in England he was
admitted to the No. 1 Western Hospital in Fazakerley, Liverpool
Transferred to the CCAC
(Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital
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Dec 14, 1916
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Transferred to the Canadian
Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom and DAH (Disordered Activity of
the Heart) was added to the diagnosis
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Feb 7, 1917
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Transferred to the Canadian
Convalescent Hospital in Bearwood, Wokingham
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Mar 10, 1917
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Transferred to the EORD
(Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposed while in hospital
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Apr 9, 1917
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Attached to the 3rd
CCD (Canadian Command Depot) while in hospital
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May 11, 1917
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Transferred to the King’s
Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Bushy Park with a diagnosis that reads Disordered
Activity of the Heart
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May 24, 1917
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Medical Board at Bushey Park, Hampton
Hill notes
Ø Disability noted as
Disordered Activity of the Heart
Ø Suffers from
dizziness on exertion
Ø Board recommends he
is fit for light duties only
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May 30, 1917
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Discharged from hospital and
granted 10 days sick leave
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Jun 9, 1917
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Detailed to the Depot Company
in Seaford
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Jun 11, 1917
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Attached to the No. 10
Canadian Stationary Hospital in Eastbourne for duty
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Sep 26, 1917
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Transferred to the CAMC RD
(Canadian Army Medical Corps Regimental Depot) in Westenhanger and attached
to the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital for duty
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Oct 17, 1917
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Posted to the No. 14 Canadian
General Hospital in Eastbourne for duty
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Feb 6, 1919
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Granted permission to marry
Next of kin was later changed
to read Mrs. Mary Agnes Harper, 5 Cavendish Garage, Compton St., Eastbourne,
Sussex
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Aug 19, 1919
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Transferred to the CAMC CC
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Aug 25, 1919
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Attached to the CDD (Canadian
Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada
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Sep 1, 1919
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Embarked the SS Canada in
Liverpool
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Sep 13, 1919
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Disembarked in Quebec City,
Quebec and Taken On Strength Quebec Depot Clearing Services Command
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Sep 18, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in
Quebec City, Quebec
Ø Rank on discharge
Private
Ø War Service Badge
Class “A” issued number 322744
Ø Proposed residence
on discharge General Post Office, Toronto, Ontario
Following his discharge, the
1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 216 3rd
Ave. W., Calgary, Alberta
Post war John Harper worked
for the Canadian Pacific Railway as a Carman in Calgary.
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May 26, 1930
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John Harper died at home in
Calgary, Alberta and was buried in the Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary
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