James CAPPER

Regimental number10/6
Date of birth8 October 1891
Place of birthStratford
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressKaimata, Inglewood
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 8
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, G Capper, Kaimata, Inglewood
Previous military serviceServed in the 11th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date25 August 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankSergeant
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 21 November 1917
Discharge date28 March 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Avonmouth on board HT 'Marama', 21 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: wounded: gun shot wound, buttock, severe), 28 March 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death21 April 1963 Huinga
Age at death71
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21895455