Background
CAPPER, BrevetJohn Edward was born on December 7, 1861. 2nd son of late William C. Capper, Bengal Civil Service.
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BrevetJohn Edward CAPPER
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Education
Studied at Wellington College.
Career
Commissioned Lieutenant Royal Engineers, 1880. Captain, 1889; Major, 1899. Lieutenant-Colonel 1905.
Baronet-Colonel 1906.
Employed military and public works in India and Burma, 1883-1899. Served Tirah, 189S (medal and clasp).
South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches twice. Medal, three clasps; King’s medal, two clasps.
Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel. Commandant Balloon School.
Membership
Club: Naval and Military.
Connections
Spouse 1895, Edith Maiy, daughter of late Joseph Beausire of Noctorum, Birkenhead.
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Nationality
British