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We remember Albert Humberstone
We remember Albert Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
(probably) Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8579761
Source:8570285
14th October 1886
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:8570285
27th May 1914
1914
marriage
Emma Known As Emmie Humberstone nee Goodwin
Source:8570285
27th May 1914
1914
children
Albert Humberstone
Source:8570285
September 1914
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:8570285
9th December 1915
1915
employment
Barman
A local public house or hotel
Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8570285
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8570285
9th December 1915
1916
location
1 Alexandra Avenue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8570285
7th April 1916 - 14th January 1920
1916
service
British Army
Private
22739
King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
12th Battalion
Source:8570285
8th April 1916 - 29th August 1921
1916
service
British Army
Private
22739
King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8570285
30th August 1916 - 14th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
22739
King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8570285
15th October 1916 - 2nd March 1919
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8570285
15th October 1916 - 3rd December 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
22739
King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8570285
3rd March 1919 - 9th September 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
22739
King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8570285
10th September 1919 - 22nd February 1920
1919
hospitalisation
Hospitalised straight from troopship retuning him to the UK, for treatment of a Venereal Disease.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8570285
4th December 1919 - 8th January 1920
1920
dates
Age 34
Source:8570285
14th January 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8570285
14th January 1920
1970
dates
Age 83
Source:8570285
1970
1970
death
Not War Related
Albert Humberstone died some 50 years after his Great War related service. He was 83.
Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8579761
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8570285 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alexandra Avenue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | 7th April 1916 - 14th January 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22739 | King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 12th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 22739 | King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 22739 | King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 22739 | King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 22739 | King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Humberstone | son | September 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Known As Emmie Humberstone nee Goodwin | wife | 27th May 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-22 | 5'2" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Keith22624 |
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