DRAPER Alfred John

  • First Name(s):
    Alfred 
    John 
  • Surname:
    DRAPER
  • Service Number:
    Unknown
  • Rank:

    Unknown

  • Conflict:
    WW2
  • Service:
    Civilian
  • Former Units:
    None
  • Date of Death:
    13th November 1940
  • Age At Death:
    17
  • Place of Death:
    Austin Works, Longbridge.
  • Place of Burial:
    Unknown
  • Place of Birth:
    Unknown
  • Home Town:
    Unknown
  • Casualty's Relatives:

    Son of Alfred Edward and Mary Jane Draper, of 420 Groveley Lane, Rednal, Worcestershire

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DRAPER Alfred John Is Named On These Memorials

Cofton Hackett St Michael and All Angels Church

Further Information About DRAPER Alfred John

Plaque on a grave in Cofton Hackett St Michael and All Angels Churchyard:
Jackie Draper
Killed by enemy action
November 1940
Aged 17 years
Also R.I.P. Arthur Steed

The attack on the Austin Works at Longbridge was made by a lone German bomber which dropped high explosives on the area.  The aircraft was attacked by 3 RAF Hurricane fighter planes.  The attack was reported in the Birmingham Gazette, Thursday 14th November 1940 and the Bromsgrove Messenger, 16th November 1940.

 

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