harry nelson harper

Harry Nelson Harper, (also found as Harry Nixon Harper) was born on September 1, 1898. He graduated from either High or Flight school in 1918 and served as an aviator for the United States Army Air Service and at one point was in the 91st Aero Squadron flying Airco DH-4s, he likely started in 1918 and ended his service in 1924. He was a resident of Morrow, Warren County, Ohio, USA, and upon dying in 1933 is assumed to be buried in the Morrow Cemetery. He was friends with Sgt. Chas M. Rudd.

His FindAGrave is listed as "Harry Nixon Harper" but has a matching portrait, the period of 1918-1924 on the only included photo is assumed to be his duration of service. - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120898946/harry-nixon-harper

An article recalling his funerary services reads as such:

"RITES ARE HELD FOR
STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER

"LEBANON-Funeral services for
Harry N. Harper, 33, an assistant
engineer in the offices of the State
Highway Department, here, who
died, Monday afternoon, were con-
ducted, Thursday afternoon, at the
residence in Morrow. Harper was
stricken while at work, June 16, on
an inspection job on State Route
42, near Lebanon." - Wilmington News-Journal - Wilmington, Ohio · Saturday, June 24, 1933

In regards to his schooling an article lists him at a guest at a "farewell military ball ... by members of the Students' Army Training corps of Antioch college, Yellow Springs." And is written so:

"ΟNE of the prettiest as well as
successful affairs given in col-
lege circles for sometime, was
the farewell military ball given Mon-
day evening by the members of the
Students' Army Training corps of
Antioch college, Yellow Springs. The
gymnasium of the university,
where the dance was held, was beautifully
decorated in American flags, flowers,
and the college colors of pink and blue.

"A huge American flag long at one
end of the hall and potted poinsettas
of brilliant red, added to the attrac-
tiveness of the scene. Numerous small
American flags hung from the bal-
conies, below which, ribbons of the
college colors were entwined,

"Much of the success of the affair
was due to the efforts, and splendid
co-operation on the part of Lieutenant
Edwin W. Eaton, commandant of the
post.

"Music was furnished by O'Neill's
orchestra of Springfield and between
dances, delicious refreshments were
served.

"Flash-light pictures of the dancers
were taken during the evening, the
dainty evening gowns of the girls con-
trasting well with khaki uniforms of the soldiers.

"Patronesses for the affair were Mrs. S. D. Fess and Mrs. George D. Black. The members of the faculty were also present at the dance.

"Among the guests were
...[list of guests]...
Harry N. Harper
...[list of guests continued]..." - Springfield News-Sun - Springfield, Ohio · Tuesday, December 10, 1918