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We remember Ernest Walter Humberstone
We remember Ernest Walter Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Alice Amelia Humberstone
Source:8671290
1883
1887
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Humberstone
Source:8671290
1887
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8671289
5th April 1891
1891
location
52 Wellington Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8671289
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Ethel Blanche Humberstone
Source:8671290
1891
1895
sibling
Rosina Grace Aka Rose Humberstone
Source:8671290
1895
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8671290
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Charles Street, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8671290
31st March 1901
1910
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8670717
9th September 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
1108
London Regiment
2/19th (County of London) Battalion (St Pancras)
Source:8670717
9th September 1910 - 14th August 1915
1911
marriage
Florence Louisa Humberstone nee Tower
Source:8670717
1911
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8670717
December 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
1108
London Regiment
1/19th (County of London) Battalion (St Pancras)
Source:8670717
15th August 1915 - 25th September 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8670717
17th August 1915 - 11th September 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8670717
25th September 1915
1915
employment
Horse Keeper
Not known
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8670717
25th September 1915
1915
location
84 Eden Grove, Holloway, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8670717
25th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:8670717
27th December 1916
1916
employment
Motor Driver
Not known
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8670717
27th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner then Driver
199770
Royal Regiment of Artillery
No 6 Reserve Brigade Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:8670717
27th December 1916 - 11th November 1917
1916
location
2 Grove Street, Eden Gardens. Holloway, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8670717
27th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
R/330066
Royal Army Service Corps
58th Squadron RASC Remounts Service
Source:8670717
12th November 1917 - 12th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:8670717
12th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8670717
12th March 1919
1939
dates
Age 50
Source:8671327
September 1939
1939
location
Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8671327
September 1939
1958
death
Not War Related
Ernest Walter Humbesrtone died some 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 69.
Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8671423
1958
1958
dates
Age 69
Source:8671423
September 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Walter |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8670717 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Charles Street, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Grove Street, Eden Gardens. Holloway, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th December 1916 | |
| 52 Wellington Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 84 Eden Grove, Holloway, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th September 1915 | |
| Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1108 | London Regiment | 2/19th (County of London) Battalion (St Pancras) | Private | |
| British Army | 1108 | London Regiment | 1/19th (County of London) Battalion (St Pancras) | Private | |
| British Army | 199770 | Royal Regiment of Artillery | No 6 Reserve Brigade Artillery (Territorial Force) | Gunner then Driver | |
| British Army | R/330066 | Royal Army Service Corps | 58th Squadron RASC Remounts Service | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Ann Humberstone nee Reed | mother | ||
| Walter Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Amelia Humberstone | sister | 1883 | |
| Annie Elizabeth Humberstone | sister | 1887 | |
| Ethel Blanche Humberstone | sister | 1891 | |
| Rosina Grace Aka Rose Humberstone | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Louisa Humberstone nee Tower | wife | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-25 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Long Trail Website on The Royal Army Service Corps Remounts Service | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records - Islington London | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Registered Hendon Middlesex 1958 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Army Service Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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