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We remember Ernest Humberstone
We remember Ernest Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Alfred Humberstone
Source:8627063
1886
1887
sibling
Montague Humberstone
Source:8627063
1887
1890
1893
sibling
Mary Humberstone
Source:8627063
1893
1895
sibling
Alice Humberstone
Source:8627063
1895
1898
sibling
James Humberstone
Source:8627063
1898
1900
sibling
Grace Humberstone
Source:8627063
1900
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8627063
31st March 1901
1901
location
Village of Wrestlingworth, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8627063
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
John Humberstone
Source:8627063
1902
1905
sibling
Frank Humberstone
Source:8627063
1905
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8627064
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
An iron foundry
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8627064
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 Battison Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8627064
2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 22
Source:8627068
31st January 1913
1913
employment
Crane Driver
Possibly an iron foundry
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8627068
31st January 1913
1913
enlistment
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8627068
31st January 1913
1913
service
British Army
Sapper
794
Royal Engineers
East Anglia Divisional Signalling Company
Source:8627068
31st March 1913 - 27th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
794
Royal Engineers
East Anglia Divisional Signalling Company
Source:8627068
28th November 1914 - 9th February 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8627068
20th August 1915 - 10th June 1919
1916
service
British Army
Corporal then Lance Serjeant
528016
Royal Engineers
75th Divisional Signalling Company
Source:8627068
10th February 1916 - 21st September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
528016
Royal Engineers
75th Divisional Signalling Company
Source:8627068
22nd September 1917 - 20th August 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8626681
5th June 1919
1919
dates
Age 27
Source:8627068
20th August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8627068
20th August 1919
1920
marriage
Lillian E Humberstone nee Miller
Source:8627157
1920
1920
location
5 Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8627068
8th October 1920
1924
children
Robert Eric Humberstone
Source:8627167
9th January 1924
1960
death
Not War Related
Ernest died some 42 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 69.
Aldershot Registration District, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8627133
1960
1960
dates
Age 69
Source:8627133
June 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 2557493 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th October 1920 | |
| 7 Battison Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Village of Wrestlingworth, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 794 | Royal Engineers | East Anglia Divisional Signalling Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 794 | Royal Engineers | East Anglia Divisional Signalling Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 528016 | Royal Engineers | 75th Divisional Signalling Company | Corporal then Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 528016 | Royal Engineers | 75th Divisional Signalling Company | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Eric Humberstone | son | 9th January 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Humberstone nee Carver | mother | ||
| William Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Humberstone | brother | 1886 | |
| Montague Humberstone | brother | 1887 | |
| Mary Humberstone | sister | 1893 | |
| Alice Humberstone | sister | 1895 | |
| James Humberstone | brother | 1898 | |
| Grace Humberstone | sister | 1900 | |
| John Humberstone | brother | 1902 | |
| Frank Humberstone | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian E Humberstone nee Miller | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-31 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mention in Dispatches Supplement to London Gazette pp7178 05-06-1919 | Keith22624 | |
| Birth of Son to Lillian and Ernest Humberstone | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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