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We remember John Stamper
We remember John Stamper
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Isaac Stamper
Source:9563843
1882
1886
sibling
Jane Stamper
Source:9563843
1886
1888
sibling
Sarah Martha Stamper
Source:9563843
1888
1891
sibling
George Stamper
Source:9563843
1891
1893
1896
sibling
Margaret Ann Stamper
Source:9563843
1896
1898
sibling
Mary Lizzie Stamper
Source:9563843
1898
1900
sibling
Joseph Stamper
Source:9563843
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9563843
31st March 1901
1901
location
Millbeck Farm, Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9563843
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9563846
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farmer's Son
His father at Millbeck Farm
Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9563846
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Millbeck Farm, Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9563846
2nd April 1911
1914
location
Millbeck Farm, Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9563800
8th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:9563800
9th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Keswick, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9563800
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14479
Border Regiment
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:9563800
9th September 1914 - 1st September 1918
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4224902
26th September 1915 - 1st September 1918
1918
internment
pow
Glageon, Nord Department
France
Source:9563785
27th May 1918 - 24th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:9563785
1st September 1918
employment
Farm Servant
Probably his father at Millbeck Farm
Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9563800
1918
death
Unknown
John Stamper was a PoW from 27/05/1918 to 24/08/1918, and died a-week-and-a-day after his release. He was 25.
Glageon, Nord department
France
Source:9563785
1st September 1918
burial
Nord department
Glageon Communal Cemetery, Glageon "about 15 miles SSE of Maubeuge", Nord department, France
France
Cemetery/memorial reference: I. M. 12
Source:9563785
Source:9563800
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Stamper |
| Source | 4224902 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbeck Farm, Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Millbeck Farm, Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Millbeck Farm, Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14479 | Border Regiment | 8th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann Stamper nee Chapelhow | mother | ||
| George Stamper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Stamper | brother | 1882 | |
| Jane Stamper | sister | 1886 | |
| Sarah Martha Stamper | sister | 1888 | |
| George Stamper | brother | 1891 | |
| Margaret Ann Stamper | sister | 1896 | |
| Mary Lizzie Stamper | sister | 1898 | |
| Joseph Stamper | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC entry for 14479 John Stamper | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died In The Great War 1914-1919 | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Cockermouth, Cumberland | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Border Regiment | Keith22624 |
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