Ripper, Alan Gilbert, Lance Corporal, 5th Battalion Kings Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment, killed in action, 8 May 1915, age 20, educated at St Bees School, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, and Sheffield University, engineering student. Took part in Lancaster Pageant. Father Mr C Ripper ARCE, Headmaster of Lancaster Art School, his uncle Dr. Ripper is Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Principal of the Technical Department of Sheffield University.
Source: Lancaster Observer, date, 21 May 1915, page 2, also 14 May 1915, page 5, photo
Borough of Lancaster Civic Reception HM Forces Report Form shows:
Allan Gilbert Ripper. Resided at 'Kingsley', Eden Park, Lancaster. A single man . Lance Corporal. 2159. 2/5 K.O.R.L.R. He served for 6 months at home, and
3 months abroad. Killed in Action. May 8th 1915.
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Alan is seated on the left |
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