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Surname: CAPSTICK
Forename(s): John George
Place of Birth: Howgill (near Sedbergh), Yorkshire
Service No: 34129
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: South Staffordshire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 1st (Garrison) Battalion
Division: 6th (Poona) Indian Division
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1917-08-04
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Face D.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: KIRKEE 1914-1918 MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: HOWGILL, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
John George Capstick was the son of John and Sarah Capstick, née Scott and brother of Private Harry Capstick (267088) (q.v.). Both of parents were born at Howgill, Yorkshire. John George and Harry were cousins of Private Miles Capstick (15584) (q.v.).
1891 Howgill, Yorkshire Census: Beckside - John Capstick, aged 2 years, born Sedbergh, Yorkshire, son of John and Sarah Capstick.
1901 Howgill, Yorkshire Census: Beckside - John Capstick, aged 12 years, born Sedbergh, Yorkshire, son of John and Sarah Capstick.
1911 Howgill, Yorkshire Census: Beckside - John George Capstick, aged 22 years, born Sedbergh, Yorkshire, son of John and Sarah Capstick.
John was married to Elizabeth Hunter in 1917.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte John G. Capstick, 34129, S. Staff. R.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte John George Capstick, 34129, 1/Garr. S. Staff. R.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: L/Cpl John G. Capstick, 34129, 1st G B South Staffs. Date and Place of Death: 4.8.17 Bombay. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Elizabeth. £11 19s. 10d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for John. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Elizabeth, born 31.7.92. Address: Murthwaite, Fell End, Ravenstonedale, Westmoreland [sic]. Children: John Henry, born 5.5.17.
John was originally buried in Bombay (Sewri) Cemetery. He was one of 629 servicemen whose remains were reinterred in a mass grave in the grassed area between the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial and the Cross of Sacrifice in 1962.
A short biography of John is included in: ‘Sedbergh and District 1914-1918 – But who shall return the children?’ Compiled by Sedbergh and District History Society. Edited by Diane Elphick (2016).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Private John George CAPSTICK
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: South Staffordshire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 6th (Poona) Indian Division
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John George Capstick is my grandfather. He never saw his son but was always a person we were told about as children. His picture hung above the dining table it always seemed huge to us as little ones. He was seated in uniform holding a silver capped cane.
In the early nineties I went to India to find his grave and went to Poona and was very moved by the whole experience. The cemetery was beautifully kept and a credit to their commission.
In reply to Eleanor Mary Pallant nee Capstick.
Hello
My name is Alan Bateman.
John George (and of course his brother Harry) is my second cousin, once removed.
Our common ancestor is James Hoggarth Capstick from Birkhaw (farm), Howgill. JHC is my maternal Great Grandfather.
John George’s grandfather – Thomas – was JHC’s half-brother.
John George’s parents – John and Sarah nee Scott – had enough grief to bear. Apart from losing John George and Harry, their son Thomas Scott Capstick (1878-1900) died at 22. And, of course, their nephew Miles had died of wounds in 1916.
I’m not sure whether this site shows you my email, but I’m happy to record it below anyway.
If you wish, I’d be pleased to share Capstick heritage …
with best wishes
Alan
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