Captain Charles Edward Mary de la Pasture
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
29.10.1914
1SG
MIA at Ghevuvelt during the Battle of Ypres Aged 35
Commemorated at the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. Panel 11
Charles Edward Mary de la Pasture was born on September 15, 1879, at Caley Hall, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England; his birth was registered at Wharfedale in the October quarter of the year. His parents were Gérard Gustavus Ducarel de la Pasture (the 4th Marquis de la Pasture) and his second wife, Georgina Mary Loughnan de la Pasture.
In the UK census data for 1881, Charles is living with his parents and one sibling at Caley Hall, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire.
By the time of the census in 1891, Charles is a student at St. Hugh's School, Old Hall Green, Standon, Hertfordshire. Between 1892 and 1895 he was a student at Downside School, near Bath. Soon after, he joined the Army and was given a commission with the Oxfordshire Light Infantry.
Charles was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Scots Guards on September 22, 1900.
In 1907 Charles was promoted to Captain and was then appointed as ADC to General Sir F. Forestier Walker, the Governor General of Gibraltar, until 1910.
On April 20, 1911, Charles married Agatha Mary Mosley at St. Mary the Crowned, Gibraltar. They would have no children.
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | Facing the school Downside School Fosse Way Stratton On The Fosse Mendip Somerset BA3 4RD | Downside School War Memorial | World War 1 |
Charles De La Pasture | 29-10-1914 | View |
| England | 106 Pall Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5EP | Travellers Club War Memorial | World War 1 |
Charles De La Pasture | 29-10-1914 | View |
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