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Joe Bryan Harper

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Joe Bryan Harper

Birth
Oklahoma, USA
Death
23 Oct 1983 (aged 61)
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial
Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
Plot
Drive 3, Section 1, Lot 0979
Memorial ID
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Joe Bryan Harper was born July 21, 1922 in Oklahoma, son of Robert Lee Harper (1890-1955) and son of Robert Lee Harper (1890-1955) and Alice Pearl Cathey (1895-1957).

The 1930 Federal Census for Speairs, Oklahoma (Bryan County) shows Joe Bryan Harper, age 7, born in Oklahoma; living with his father, Robert Harper, a farmer, age 39, born in Texas; and his mother Pearl, age 34, born in Oklahoma. Also living in the household were Joe Bryan's siblings: Houston Harper, age 13; Louise Harper, age 9; Emma J. Harper, age 4 years 3 months; and James H. Harper, age 6 months; all born in Oklahoma.

Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War II from August 11, 1942 to November 30, 1945. He was a Technician Fifth Grade and was addressed as Corporal. He served in Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, South Philippines, and Luzon. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Service Wreath.
Joe Bryan Harper was born July 21, 1922 in Oklahoma, son of Robert Lee Harper (1890-1955) and son of Robert Lee Harper (1890-1955) and Alice Pearl Cathey (1895-1957).

The 1930 Federal Census for Speairs, Oklahoma (Bryan County) shows Joe Bryan Harper, age 7, born in Oklahoma; living with his father, Robert Harper, a farmer, age 39, born in Texas; and his mother Pearl, age 34, born in Oklahoma. Also living in the household were Joe Bryan's siblings: Houston Harper, age 13; Louise Harper, age 9; Emma J. Harper, age 4 years 3 months; and James H. Harper, age 6 months; all born in Oklahoma.

Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War II from August 11, 1942 to November 30, 1945. He was a Technician Fifth Grade and was addressed as Corporal. He served in Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, South Philippines, and Luzon. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Service Wreath.


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