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We remember Albert Humberstone
We remember Albert Humberstone
Duplicate of Albert Humberstone
Duplicate of Albert Humberstone
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Edith Annie Carver
Humberstone
Source:6161156
1881
1885
sibling
Gertrude Humberstone
Source:6161156
1885
1887
1889
sibling
Samuel Also Known As Sam Humberstone
Source:6161156
18th August 1889
1891
sibling
Arthur Humberstone
Source:6161156
1891
1892
sibling
Annie Musgrave
Humberstone
Source:6161156
1892
1894
sibling
William Also Known As Billy Humberstone
Source:6161156
1894
1896
sibling
Agnes Also Known As Aggie Lacey
Humberstone
Source:6161156
1896
1898
sibling
Elsie May Humberstone
Source:6161156
1898
1900
sibling
Laura Baden Humberstone
Source:6161156
1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6161156
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Grocer's Assistant
A Grocery
Southwell, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:6161156
31st March 1901
1901
location
Easthorpe, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6161156
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Hilda Kate Also Known As Kit Humberstone
Source:6161156
1902
1904
sibling
Frederick Also Known As Fred Humberstone
Source:6161156
1904
1911
appointments
Signaller
Source:6162015
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6162015
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Private
British Army
Roberts Heights, Pretoria, Transvaal
South Africa
Source:6162015
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Barracks at Roberts Heights, Pretoria, Transvaal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:6162015
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9634
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:2557457
14th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2557457
14th August 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2557457
17th February 1915
1915
marriage
Mabel Humberstone nee Sharpe
Source:9549066
1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2557457
11th March 1916
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
9634
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:2557457
1918
1920
children
Constance Evelyn Aka Evelyn Constance Smith nee Humberstone
Source:9549067
1st May 1920
1939
employment
Twist Hand Lace Manager
Not known
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9549067
September 1939
1939
location
32 Fairbank Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9549067
September 1939
1965
death
Not War Related
Albert Humberstone died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 78.
Leicestershire Central Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:9549099
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Humberstone, |
| Source | 8625000 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Fairbank Crescent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Barracks at Roberts Heights, Pretoria, Transvaal | South Africa | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Easthorpe, Southwell, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9634 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9634 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Evelyn Aka Evelyn Constance Smith nee Humberstone | daughter | 1st May 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Selina Humberstone nee Brookhouse | mother | ||
| William Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Annie Carver nee Humberstone | sister | 1881 | |
| Gertrude Humberstone | sister | 1885 | |
| Samuel Also Known As Sam Humberstone | brother | 18th August 1889 | |
| Arthur Humberstone | brother | 1891 | |
| Annie Musgrave nee Humberstone | sister | 1892 | |
| William Also Known As Billy Humberstone | brother | 1894 | |
| Agnes Also Known As Aggie Lacey nee Humberstone | sister | 1896 | |
| Elsie May Humberstone | sister | 1898 | |
| Laura Baden Humberstone | sister | 1900 | |
| Hilda Kate Also Known As Kit Humberstone | sister | 1902 | |
| Frederick Also Known As Fred Humberstone | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Humberstone nee Sharpe | wife | 1915 |
Media
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St Marys Church, Southwell, NottinghamshireSouthwell Minster, the major landmark in Albert Humberstone's place of residence at home with his parents in the 1901 census.
Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Southwell Registration District, Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Leicestershire Central Registration District | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 1424 Samuel Humberstone - Sherwood Foresters | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 305126 Arthurl Humberstone - Sherwood Foresters | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 305398 William Humberstone - Sherwood Foresters | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Market Harborough Registration District, Leicestershire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church, Southwell, Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 |
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We remember Albert Humberstone
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