Hooper, Henry John Wright
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1890 - 1955
Biography
Private Harry Hooper sailed for Africa in 1918 but the war was over when his platoon got there. They were sent on to Britain. Harry Hooper finally returned to Christchurch on a troopship in 1919. His mother was Sarah Hooper, sister Irene Ruby Munyard Hooper born 1909. There is no father listed for either Henry or Ruby.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Harry J. Hooper papers
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0416
Scope and Contents
The papers of Harry J. Hooper include photocopies of a manuscript and photographs, and a page from the Christchurch Star, July 23, 1983, telling Harry's story, with photographs and excerpts from the letters.
His letters are to his mother, Sarah Hooper, and to his 9 year old sister, Ruby. The letters cover the period October 1918 to March 1919. There are also other family photographs, from ca. 1886-1925.
Dates:
c1886-1925