Source: Post by David Archer at the 18th Battalion Facebook Group.
Family Search: Private George William Harper was born on 30 December 1881, in London, England, United Kingdom as the son of Harper. He immigrated to Canada in 1913. He registered for military service in 1901. In 1915, at the age of 34, his occupation is listed as a cook in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. He died on 25 December 1966, in Barrhead, County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta, Canada, at the age of 84, and was buried in Barrhead, County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta, Canada.
HARPER — On December 25, George Harper, a long-time resident of Barrhead, passed away after a short illness, aged 84 years. He was a veteran of the Boer and First World wars.
Funeral services to be held on Thursday, December 29, at 2:30 p.m., at the Barrhead Anglican Church. Reverend Noble officiating, with interment in the soldier’s plot at Barrhead. — Barrhead Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Edmonton Journal. 27 December 1966. Page 38.
