Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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William Benjamin Draper
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: Clyde Z/4096
- Rank: Leading Seaman
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
- Unit/Ship: Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 23
- Date of Death: 17/02/1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Thiepval Memorial, France
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Pier & Face 1A.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 24.09.1893
- Place of Birth: Aberdeen
- Address: 2 Hillbank Road, Dundee.
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
William B. Draper, George Street, Aberdeen
- Siblings:
Frederick Moir Draper, 249 Hilltown, Dundee
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Benjamin Draper
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial
William B Draper was the son of Mr William B Draper of George Street, Aberdeen and he lived at 2 Hillbank Road in Dundee. His brother, Frederick Moir Draper lived at 249 Hilltown,
Information supplied by Iain Stewart and Iain Birnie
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