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We remember Edward James Humberstone
We remember Edward James Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1850
sibling
David Humberstone
Source:8636447
1850
1854
sibling
Jessie Humberstone
Source:8636447
1854
1856
sibling
James Humberstone
Source:8636447
1856
1861
sibling
William Humberstone
Source:8636447
1861
1865
sibling
George Humberstone
Source:8636447
1865
1870
1871
location
2 Middlesex Street, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636441
2nd April 1871
1881
dates
Age 11
Source:8636447
3rd April 1881
1881
location
2 Frederick Place, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636447
3rd April 1881
1890
marriage
Jane Humberstone nee Maidlow
Source:8636474
1890
1891
dates
Age 22
Source:8636474
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Barman
A local hotel or public house
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8636474
5th April 1891
1891
location
21 Tewkesbury Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8636474
5th April 1891
1902
dates
Age 32
Source:8636427
31st May 1902
1902
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
L/6987
The Duke Of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:8636427
31st May 1902
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2557492
11th August 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
L/6987
The Duke Of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:7433126
20th October 1914
1914
dates
Age 44
Source:7433126
21st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Edward James Humberston's name is recorded on a memorial for those posted Missing Presumed Dead. He was 44.
Ploegsteert Wood Sector, Ypres Salient
Belgium
Source:7433126
21st October 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 8
Source:7433126
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward James |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 7433126 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Frederick Place, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 2 Middlesex Street, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| 21 Tewkesbury Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/6987 | The Duke Of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | L/6987 | The Duke Of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Humberstone nee Kirk | mother | ||
| George Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Humberstone | brother | 1850 | |
| Jessie Humberstone | brother | 1854 | |
| James Humberstone | brother | 1856 | |
| William Humberstone | brother | 1861 | |
| George Humberstone | brother | 1865 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Humberstone nee Maidlow | wife | 1890 |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Keith22624 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1919 Entry | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Middlesex Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1919 Entry | Keith22624 |
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