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We remember George Humberstone
We remember George Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
May Humberstone
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1893
1897
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8675579
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Garner House, Hunstanton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1915
location
High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8675580
8th March 1915
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:8675580
9th March 1915
1915
employment
Shop Assistant
Not known
Hunstanton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8675580
9th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8675580
9th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
97922
Royal Field Artillery
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9th March 1915 - 20th June 1919
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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7th September 1915 - 21st November 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
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22nd November 1915 - 26th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Contracted malaria serving in Salonika (now Thessaloniki), Greece
Hospital/Institution
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19th July 1916 - 25th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Malaria and DAH [Disordered Action of the Heart]
Hospital/Institution
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29th December 1916 - 28th April 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
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30th July 1917 - 31st May 1919
1918
hospitalisation
George Humberstone was in hospital if France with Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8675580
17th February 1918 - 25th March 1918
1919
dates
Age 22
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31st May 1919
1919
discharge
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31st May 1919
1921
location
Ripley House, Crescent Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8675580
3rd October 1921
1939
dates
Age 42
Source:8675584
September 1939
1939
location
New Hunstanton Urban District, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8675584
September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 2557508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner House, Hunstanton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th March 1915 | |
| New Hunstanton Urban District, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Ripley House, Crescent Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd October 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 97922 | Royal Field Artillery | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Humberstone nee Hughes | mother | ||
| George Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Humberstone | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-09 | 5'6" |
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 Salonika Campaign | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Regiment of Artillery Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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