Cause and Place of Death: Died (GSW Left Leg Amputated. Fulham Military Hospital, Hammersmith, London
BX April 12, 1917
Leg Shot Off
That Richard Beattie Draper of this city had his leg shot of and was dangerously wounded was word received in the city today by his father R. Draper, of 63 Mohawk Street. Draper went overseas with the first draft from a Brant County Battalion.
BX April 13, 1917
Leg Amputated
Mrs. R.B. Draper, 43 Emily St., received a telegram on Thursday morning stating that her husband, Private Rirchard Beattie Draper was reported dangerously ill at Fulham Military Hospital on April 10 suffering from gunshot wound and that his left leg had been amputated.
BX April 16, 1917
District Casualties
Two Brantford men are reported wounded in the lengthy casualty list issued this morning, these casualties following on the great triumphs of the Canadians during the past week. Privates James Russell Smith and Richard Beattie Draper. Pte. Draper is reported dangerously ill.
BX April 19, 1917
Pte. R.B. Draper Died of Wounds, Left Leg Had Been Amputated in Effort to Save His Life
Mrs. Florence Draper of 42 Emily Street received a telegram from Ottawa this morning, advising her of the death of her husband, Pte. Richard Beattie Draper, who died of wounds in Fulham Military Hospital, London, England, on April 15. Pte. Draper went overseas with the 125th Battalion. His wounds were known to be of a very serious nature, and in the attempt to save his life, his left leg had been amputated.