John Raymond Evelyn Stansfeld
John Raymond Evelyn Stansfeld DSO (English: /ˈɛvʌlɪn ˈstænsfiːld/; 20 April 1880 – 28 September 1915) was a British army officer involved in the Relief of Ladysmith, the Battle of Spion Kop during the Boer War and the First Battle of Ypres. Stansfeld died at the Battle of Loos during World War I. He served with the Gordon Highlanders.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Raymond Evelyn Stansfeld | |
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| Born | 20 April 1880 |
| Died | 28 September 1915 (aged 35) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Spouse | Constance Yolande de Bourbel de Montpincon |
| Relatives | William Crompton-Stansfield Sir James Stansfeld James Rawdon Stansfeld Thomas Wolryche Stansfeld |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1899–1915 |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant (1899) Lieutenant (1900) Captain (1904) Major (1915) Lieutenant-Colonel (1915) |
| Unit | 2nd Gordon Highlanders |
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