Born: About 1917
Killed in Action: November 26, 1943 while returning from a mission over Germany.

U.S. Army Air Force
Rank: Second Lieutenant
66th Bomber Squadron, 44th Bomb Group 8th Air Forces

Lt. Harper received a Purple Heart for his service.

At the time of his death, Lt. Harper was survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jesse A. Harper, four brothers and two sisters.

Interment: Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania