This is the continuation of a series of stories about men who died in World War 1, and whose photographs appeared in a publication called “Our Nation’s Roll of Honor.” The original post and explanation can be found at this link. There will also be a complete listing of all the names researched at that same blog post.
LOST FACES OF WORLD WAR ONE: Our Nation’s Roll of Honor — Part Four
Lieut. Calvin Capps
Lucama, North Carolina
Died of Wounds
Calvin Leroy Capps was born 5 March 1892 Wilson County, North Carolina [per ww1 draft registration], son of George Matthew & Margaret K. “Maggie” (Phillips) Capps. In 1900 living in Black River, Cumberland, North Carolina with his mother Maggie 27, and brothers Edward F. (6), Carl W. (4) and George F. (2).
He was a 2nd Lieutenant, 74th Co., 6 Reg., U.S.M.C. and died 12 June 1918 of wounds he received in battle. He is buried in Plot B Row 11 Grave 45, Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France. His life was mentioned several times in newspaper articles, and so I let those speak for themselves. Continue reading
