Background
John William Harper was born in Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire on 6 August 1916 to George Ernest Harper and his wife, Florence Parkin.
John William Harper was born in Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire on 6 August 1916 to George Ernest Harper and his wife, Florence Parkin.
Harper was 28 years old, and a corporal in the 4th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. He was killed in the action, but the subsequent capture of the position was largely due to his self-sacrifice. His remains now lie at the War Cemetery at Leopoldsburg, near Limburg, Belgium, Plot Number.5, Row B, Grave Number.15.51°6′44.17″North 5°16′6.47″East
His name is inscribed on the Hatfield Cemetery War Memorial.
