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James Raper (1921-1944)

Soldier
Service No:7894384
Rank:Lance Corporal
Squadron:B
KIA:21 Nov 1944
Burial:Mierlo War Cemetery, grave VIII. G. 7. [Grave]
Commemorated:23H Memorial, Bridlington Priory [Panel]
Mentioned in:
23H Story
Page 272
Casualty List
Record
Civilian
Residence:45 Bristol Street, Seaton Valley, Northumberland (1939)
Birth:28 Mar 1921 in Willington, Durham
Parents
Charles Herbert RaperClara Louth
Colliery Stoneman (below ground).
45 Bristol Street, Seaton Valley, Northumberland (1939).
Birth 29 Sep 1894 in Dene Bridge, Durham.
Death 10 Mar 1978 in New Hartley, Northumberland.
Birth 21 Jun 1896 in Willington, Durham.
Death 22 Mar 1983 in North Shields, Northumberland.
Marriage registered Dec 1916 in Gateshead, Durham.

Notes

James was one of three members of Sergeant Austin's tank crew killed that day (23H Story, Pages 181 and 182).