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Pte. Alfred Draper
British Army 2/8th Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers
from:Trafford Park. Manchester
(d.18th November 1917)
Alfred Draper was born 1890/91 in Newton Heath, Manchester to James and Emma Draper. He Married Annie Taylor in Nov 1912, in Stretford Manchester and lived In Trafford Park. He was employed as a moulder.
He joined up, and was with C Company, 2/8th Battalio, Lancashire Fusiliers. They were 197th Brigade, 66th Division (known as the Clickety clicks). Alfred died of wounds received 18th of November 1917, and has a grave at the Cemetery at Lijssenthoek.(27AA9A).
My link is only via his widow marrying again, but his sacrifice is as great as anyone elses. RIP Alfred.