From our ‘Family histories’ section: The Dray Family: ‘John Dray and his wife Sarah Dray’ Courtesy of Pam Dray

Edward James Dray was born on the 4^th June 1881 in Shepherdswell, Dover Kent. He was the son of John and Sarah Dray who were a farming family. Edward was married to Alice Rose Dray of 90, Woodhouse St, Ipswich. Edward enlisted in the Navy and became Edward James Dray Stoker 1^st class In the Royal Navy, Unit Text (R.F.R./CH/B/7741) H.M.S. “Proseperine”. He died on the 28^th June 1916. His service number was 292393 and his Grave Memorial ref is 111.B.1 located in Basra War Cemetery.

Image courtesy of the CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

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