| Regimental number | 2632 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Crystal Brook South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, C H Klopper, Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF16 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF16 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a platoon on the left flank of his battalion during an attack. By his able carrying out of his orders he insured the advance of the battalion on his left. Also, he inflicted considerable casualties on the enemy, and took a number of prisoners and some machine guns. He did excellent service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
