1914 Star (8451 Pte J. Capstick. R. Lanc: R.) good very fine £60-£80

James Capstick was born in Lancaster. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Royal Lancaster Regiment in the French theatre of war from 23 August 1914. Capstick subsequently transferred to the 6th (Service) Battalion, and was killed in action whilst serving with them in Mespotamia, 5 April 1916. Private Capstick is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.