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We remember Alfred George Humberstone
We remember Alfred George Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1883
sibling
Florence Emily Humberstone
Source:8610370
1883
1885
sibling
Walter Henry Humberstone
Source:8610370
1885
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:8610370
5th April 1891
1891
location
46 Hurlbutt Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8610370
5th April 1891
1900
employment
Carman
Not known
Nine Elms, London
United Kingdom
Source:8610375
29th October 1900
1900
enlistment
New Kent Road, London
United Kingdom
Source:8610375
29th October 1900
1900
service
British Army
Driver
7008
Royal Engineers
5th Field Company
Source:8610375
29th October 1900 - 22nd October 1904
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8610372
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Soldier in the British Army
The Crown
Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8610372
31st March 1901
1901
location
Royal Engineers Field Depot, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8610372
31st March 1901
1906
marriage
Amelia Elizabeth Humberstone nee Moorhouse
Source:8610375
21st October 1906
1907
children
Henry George Humberstone
Source:8610375
22nd June 1907
1909
children
Amelia Florence Humberstone
Source:8610375
10th March 1909
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8610374
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
A local builder
Nine Elms, London
United Kingdom
Source:8610374
2nd April 1911
1911
location
42 Currie Street, Nine Elms, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8610374
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Stanley Philip Humberstone
Source:8610375
4th May 1911
1912
service
British Army
Driver
7008
Royal Engineers
5th Field Company
Source:8610375
29th October 1912 - 14th March 1919
1913
children
Winifred Frances Humberstone
Source:8610375
7th August 1913
1915
children
Walter Henry Charles Humberstone
Source:8610375
1st August 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8610375
13th November 1915 - 4th May 1918
1919
dates
Age 37
Source:8610375
14th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8610375
14th March 1919
1919
location
19 Everett Street, Nine Elms Lane, Battersea, London SW
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8610375
14th March 1919
1968
dates
Age 86
Source:8610378
March 1968
1968
death
Not War Related
Alfred George Humberstone died some 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 86.
Surrey North Western Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8610378
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred George |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8610370 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Everett Street, Nine Elms Lane, Battersea, London SW | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th March 1919 | |
| 42 Currie Street, Nine Elms, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 46 Hurlbutt Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Royal Engineers Field Depot, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7008 | Royal Engineers | 5th Field Company | Driver | |
| British Army | 7008 | Royal Engineers | 5th Field Company | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry George Humberstone | son | 22nd June 1907 | |
| Amelia Florence Humberstone | daughter | 10th March 1909 | |
| Stanley Philip Humberstone | son | 4th May 1911 | |
| Winifred Frances Humberstone | daughter | 7th August 1913 | |
| Walter Henry Charles Humberstone | son | 1st August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Annie Humberstone nee Pearce | mother | ||
| James Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Emily Humberstone | sister | 1883 | |
| Walter Henry Humberstone | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Elizabeth Humberstone nee Moorhouse | wife | 21st October 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-10-29 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Queen's South Africa MedalThe Queen's South Africa Medal - a campaign medal - was awarded to Alfred George Humberstone for his service in the 2nd Boer WarContributed by:
Keith22624
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| The Queen's South Africa Medal | Keith22624 |
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