Biography
Capwell was born on July 1, 1902 in Olean, New York. He was known for his love of athletics, particularly American football, basketball, swimming, and baseball. When he was young, he lived for a time in Panama, where his father was an engineer involved in the construction of the Panama Canal.
He studied electrical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After graduating, he took a job as an assistant engineer at a power plant in Cienfuegos, Cuba. He later spent time in Panama.
Standing over 1.8 meters (5.9 ft) tall and weighing over 91 kilograms (200 lb), Capwell was noted for his organizational and leadership skills.
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