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We remember George Humberstone
We remember George Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
William Humberstone
Source:8657605
1882
1885
sibling
Stephen Humberstone
Source:8657605
10th February 1885
1887
sibling
Sarah J Humberstone
Source:8657605
1887
1888
1897
sibling
Alfred Humberstone
Source:8657605
1897
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8657605
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 West Hoe, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8657605
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8657607
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hosiery Hand
A local factory
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8657607
2nd April 1911
1911
location
104 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8657607
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:8657608
24th August 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Not known
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8657608
24th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Hertford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8657608
24th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12853
Bedfordshire Regiment
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8657608
24th August 1914 - 15th December 1917
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8657608
30th July 1915 - 12th April 1918
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12853
Bedfordshire Regiment
6th (Service) Battalion then 3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8657608
16th December 1917 - 6th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed [whilst serving in France and sent back to the UK for treatment]
Hospital/Institution
Source:8657608
12th April 1918 - 31st May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
662303
Labour Corps
595 Company then 402 Company
Source:8657608
7th October 1918 - 13th April 1919
1919
location
104 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8657608
16th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 31
Source:8657608
13th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8657608
13th April 1919
1974
dates
Age 85
Source:8657680
March 1974
1974
death
Not War Related
George Humberstone died some 56 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 85.
Ware [Hertfordshire] Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8657680
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 2557510 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 104 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th March 1919 | |
| 6 West Hoe, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12853 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12853 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 6th (Service) Battalion then 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 662303 | Labour Corps | 595 Company then 402 Company | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Emma Known As Emma Humberstone nee Nodes | mother | ||
| Stephen Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Humberstone | brother | 1882 | |
| Stephen Humberstone | brother | 10th February 1885 | |
| Sarah J Humberstone | sister | 1887 | |
| Alfred Humberstone | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Light Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Labour Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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