LEPPER, James Owen Henry

("Jim")

Son of Charles Lepper & Ada Russell

b. 1894 NZ - d. 1974 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918B Coy, 20 Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry; New Zealand Expeditionary ForceService number: 30604Rank: PrivateFrance (1918-1919)

Jim enlisted on 25 November 1915 at Trentham, Upper Hutt, Wellington. He was recorded as being 21 years old, 5', 6" tall with dark brown hair, fair & dark complexion and brown eyes. He had been in the territorials for 2 years and was considered fit for service.

His next of kin was Mrs A Lepper (mother), 23 Richmond Street, Petone, Wellington.

Embarkation details: 7 December 1916 - 18 February 1917 to Plymouth, Devon, England

Vessel: 'Port Lyttelton'

World War II, 1939-1945

National Military Reserve Guard

Service number: H5/5125

New Zealand (1945)

Jim was aged 44 years of age on enlistment. He was recorded as being 5', 6" tall with a fresh complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. His last address was 8 Fitzherbert Street, Petone, Wellington.

He had previously served in the military in WW1.

Source: Military documents