1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

William Henry Draper Draper

Contributed by: Jo Reed/Nee Draper, on 2008-11-06

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Rank
First NameWilliam Henry Draper
SurnameDraper
Year of Birth1895
Year of Death1916
RegimentOxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Place of Wartime ResidenceOxford, Oxfordshire

William Henry Draper's Story

The Only son of Henry John Draper 59 Cardigan St Oxford.

Lance Corporal 3052 1st/4th Bn Oxford& Bucks Light infantry

Killed on the 23/7/1916 at the Somme. probably between Ovillers and Pozieres France. His name is on the Thiepval Monument. Have not been able to find any pictures of him which is sad. Also not been able to locate his campaign medals.

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