| Service number | 202 |
|---|---|
| Ranks Held | Bugler, Private |
| Birth Date | 1898 |
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, Westminster |
| Death Date | 1915-04-25 |
| Death Place | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Also known as | Harmer, John, John Armour |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 7th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private John Harmer
Description
Private John Harmer (202, 7th Battalion) was born in Westminster, London, England in 1898. He was working on a farm in England before coming to Australia at the age of 16. He enlisted as a bugler in August 1914, declaring himself to be 19 years 7 months. Private Harmer was reported missing on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli. His father later recorded his age as 17 years.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 7th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Bugler
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 7th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 7th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Bugler
Timeline
| Date of birth | 1898 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 21 August 1914 | |
| Date of embarkation | 19 October 1914 | |
| Date of death | 25 April 1915 | |
| Date of fate | 25 April 1915 |