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We remember Albert Arthur Victor Humberstone
We remember Albert Arthur Victor Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1898
sibling
Frederick George Humberstone
Source:8569996
1898
1900
sibling
Frank Leslie Humberstone
Source:8569996
1900
1902
sibling
William James Humberstone
Source:8569996
1902
1903
sibling
Richard Laurence Humberstone
Source:8569996
1903
1906
sibling
John Humberstone
Source:8569996
1906
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8569996
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Diamond Moulder
A local factory or jewellers
Finchley, London
United Kingdom
Source:8569996
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8569996
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8569999
24th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Sun Street, London EC
United Kingdom
Source:8569999
24th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2894
London Regiment
1/7th (City of London) Battalion
Source:8569999
24th September 1914 - 8th September 1916
1914
location
29 Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8569999
24th September 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8569999
17th March 1915 - 12th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound left arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8569999
25th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:8569999
8th September 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8569999
8th September 1916
1916
location
86 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8569999
11th November 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Arthur Victor |
| Initials | AAV |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8569996 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 29 Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th September 1914 | |
| 86 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th November 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2894 | London Regiment | 1/7th (City of London) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Georgina Humberstone nee Cole | mother | ||
| Albert Arthur Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick George Humberstone | brother | 1898 | |
| Frank Leslie Humberstone | brother | 1900 | |
| William James Humberstone | brother | 1902 | |
| Richard Laurence Humberstone | brother | 1903 | |
| John Humberstone | brother | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | 5'7" |
Media
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Cap Badge 1/7th Battalion the London RegimentGreat War Cap Badge London Regiment 1/7th (City of London) Battalion
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge 1/7th Battalion the London Regiment | Keith22624 |
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