John Alfred Leaper
Service Number
117709
Military Unit
221st Siege Bty Royal Garrison Artillery
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
06 Jul 1917 (32 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies
He was a lace warehouse man in 1911.
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Family History
He was the son of Henry and Mary Leaper and the brother of Victor and Maud Leaper. In 1901 they lived at 9 High Street Old Basford Nottingham. He was the husband of Ethel Maria (née Townsend) Leaper (later Oliver) and the father of Ethel Leaper. In 1911 they lived on Laurie Avenue Nottingham. Ethel Oliver later lived at of 59 Barr Street Rangoon Burma.
Military History
Gunner John Alfred Leaper, 221st Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, was killed in action on 6th July 1917. He is buried in Bus House Cemetery.
Extra Information
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