Basic Details Surname Harper Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Primary Service 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 Country of death Belgium Town of death Merksplas Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Leopoldsburg Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 29 Age at death 28 Manner of death reference Killed in Action