Basic Details Surname Harper Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 29 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action