Eric Harper
Service number
1816632
Military unit
76 Sqdn Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Address
Unknown
Date of birth
18 Jan 1924
Date of death
25 Jun 1943 (19 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
He was a baker's van assistant.
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Family history
He was the son of Harry and Elsie Harper and the brother of Gladys Harper of 12, Russell Street, Radford, Nottingham. He was the husband of Annie Harper of Nottingham.
Military history
Halifax V DK166 took off 2315 24 June 1943 from Holme-on-Spalding Moore. Shot down by Flak crashing at Lovenich 9 km W of Cologne. There were three fatalities: Harper + GH Cheetham and GI Simpkin. Four men survived to become POWs: JD Danks, RH Evans, KR Newton, JM Sweeney.
Extra information
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Photographs
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