Biography of Captain John Banks Jenkinson 1881-1914

Before 9th June 1881 [his father] George Banks Jenkinson 12th Baronet (age 30) and [his mother] Madeline Holme-Sumner Lady Jenkinson (age 20) were married.

On 9th June 1881 Captain John Banks Jenkinson was born to George Banks Jenkinson 12th Baronet (age 30) and Madeline Holme-Sumner Lady Jenkinson (age 20).

In 1899 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 17) joined the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consorts Own) in 1899 and served in the Boer War with the Mounted Infantry (Queen's medal with five clasps).

On 10th March 1900 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 18) gazetted 2nd Lieutenant Rifle Brigade.

On 18th March 1901 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 19) was promoted to Lieutenant.

Around November 1907 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 26) and Joan Hill were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.

In 1908 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 26) was promoted to Captain.

In or before 1912 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 30) was appointed General Staff Officer, Eastern Command.

On 3rd July 1912 [his son] Anthony Banks Jenkinson 13th Baronet was born to Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 31) and [his wife] Joan Hill.

In 1913 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 31) was promoted to Brigade Major, 3rd Infantry Brigade.

In August 1914 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 33) went to France as Brigade-Major, and was involved in the Retreat from Mons.

On 14th September 1914 or 16th September 1914 Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 33) was killed in action. The 3rd Infantry Brigade was in position to the north-west of the village of Vendresse during what would become known as the Battle of the Aisne and he was out in front of the leading battalions carrying out a reconnaissance when he was killed as they advanced from the Marne to the slopes above the Aisne. He was buried at Vendresse Plot I. C. 17.