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246903 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. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**