Basic Details Surname Harper Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War - civilians Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) York and Lancaster Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battalion (Hallamshire) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal 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 Depot de Mendicite, Merksplas Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action