Private Edward CAPENER, 1876 - 1917 R I P (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, November 04, 2008, 03:08 (5865 days ago) @ slowhands

At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

PTE EDWARD CAPENER

Private Edward Capener, also of the Glou-
cestershire Regiment, has died from wounds at
one of the fronts. He was born at North
Nibley 40 years ago, but has resided in Cinder-
ford from the age of 12. til about 10 years ago
working as a collier at Crump Meadow Col-
liery. He had since lived at Frampton. Volun-
teering for his country's service in May 1915,
he had served for some time at the front, and
was wounded on February 26th last, and died
on March 11th. Three brothers reside at Cin-
derford, and another brother is at the front.
The information received of his death is the
usual official notice. Much sympathy is felt
with his wife and his six children, who now
reside at Gloucester. Mrs Capener who is a
native of Cinderford, has lost her husband,
father and sister within the past six months
Name: Edward Capener
Year of Registration: 1876
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Dursley
County: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire
Volume: 6a
Page: 246

Name: CAPENER
Initials: E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Gloucestershire Regiment
Unit Text: 7th Bn.
Age: 40
Date of Death: 11/03/1917
Service No: 20554
Additional information: Son of William Capener;
husband of Annie E. Capener,
of 11, Mercy Place, Southgate St., Gloucester.
Born North Nibley, Gloucestershire.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XIII. D. 18.
Cemetery: AMARA WAR CEMETERY

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