SGM Emmanuel Harper, Jr. US Army

He was born February 5, 1931 to Emanuel F. and Lorain (Gore) Harper, Sr. Emanuel retired after 27 years serving in the U.S. Army.

Before his retirement, SGM Harper was the sergeant major of DINFOS - the Defense Information School - at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. He was also the last newsroom NCO at AFVN - the American Forces Vietnam Network - in 1972/1973. AFVN military radio and television provided music, news and sports to American troops during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by wife of 50 years, Evelyn Harper; sons, Emanuel Harper III (Kathleen), and Vincent Harper (Lisa); grandchildren, Vincent Harper II (Misha), Emanuel Harper IV, Richard Harper, and Joshua Harper; great-grandchild, DeJuan Mimms; brother, Charles Harper (Geraldine); sisters, Dannie Vee Benson and Evelyn Mack (Willie).

Entombment is at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis.

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