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We remember George Edward Humberstone
We remember George Edward Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1880
sibling
John Thomas Humberstone
Source:8690679
1880
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:8690679
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Agricultural Labourer
A local farm
Tetford near Horncastle Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8690679
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8690679
5th April 1891
1897
dates
Age 20
Source:8690710
31st March 1897
1897
marriage
Gertrude Alice Humberstone nee Vamplew
Source:8690710
31st March 1897
1901
children
Eva Humberstone
Source:8690710
19th February 1901
1904
children
Thomas Humberstone
Source:8690710
24th August 1904
1915
dates
Age 36
Source:8690710
13th April 1915
1915
employment
Wagoner
A local farm
The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8690710
13th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8690710
13th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T4/086204
Army Service Corps
361st Company
Source:8690710
13th April 1915 - 29th April 1916
1915
location
The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8690710
13th April 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8690710
11th June 1915 - 18th July 1915
1915
children
Dorothy Gertrude Humberstone
Source:8690710
19th August 1915
1916
dates
Age 38
Source:8690710
29th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8690686
29th April 1916
1939
dates
Age 62
Source:8690688
September 1939
1939
location
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8690688
September 1939
1941
death
Not War Related
George Edward Humberstone died some 23 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 63.
Lincoln Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8690791
1941
1941
dates
Age 63
Source:8690791
June 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8690686 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th April 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/086204 | Army Service Corps | 361st Company | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Humberstone | daughter | 19th February 1901 | |
| Thomas Humberstone | son | 24th August 1904 | |
| Dorothy Gertrude Humberstone | daughter | 19th August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Humberstone nee Allbones | mother | ||
| Thomas Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Humberstone | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Alice Humberstone nee Vamplew | wife | 31st March 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-29 | 5'3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An Army Service Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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