RAPER Frank Alexander D'arbly 2/Lt

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Surname: RAPER;

Forename(s): Frank Alexander D'arbly;

Initials: FAD;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 122 Coy;

How killed: KIA;

Where: Italy;

When killed: 11-Dec-1917;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a critical moment when three gun teams had been practically annihilated by shell fire, he restored confidence by his coolness and courage enabling the battery to open fire at zero in perfect order. He afterwards opened fire on the enemy and compelled them to retire at a time when our infantry were falling back before superior numbers. For two days he so inspired his men that they were at all times collected and ready to open fire.;

Other Data: Epsom College Register 1855-1924: b.1884 at Coll 1899-1902. XI, Hockey XI, Gym VIII. Cape Mounted Rifles. Gt War Lt MGC, MC, kia.
Taken on strength 122 Coy 5/3/1917;

Other Notes: RAPER, Second Lieutenant, FRANK ALEXANDER D'ARBLY, MC, 122nd Coy. Machine Gun Corps. 11th December 1917. Age 33. Son of William Augustus and Augusta Maude Raper, of Great Wakering, Shoeburyness. Essex. Plot 2. Row A. Grave 6. Giavera British Cemetery, Arcade, Italy.
MC: LG 25/8/1917;

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