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We remember Henry James Humberstone
We remember Henry James Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1891
location
49 Andover Road, Islington London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8633564
5th April 1891
1891
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:8633139
15th February 1915
1915
employment
Painter
Not known
Finsbury Park, London
United Kingdom
Source:8633139
15th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Holloway, London
United Kingdom
Source:8633139
15th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
67749
Royal Engineers
Source:8633139
15th February 1915
1915
marriage
Maud Humberstone nee Greenwood
Source:8633139
1915
1915
location
60 Playford Road, Finsbury Park, London N4
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8633139
1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8633139
11th September 1915 - 14th July 1916
1916
appointments
Proficient Carpenter
Source:8633139
10th March 1916 - 20th June 1917
1917
appointments
Skilled Carpenter
Source:8633139
21st June 1917 - 9th November 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8633139
23rd October 1918 - 9th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
516185
Royal Engineers
General Base Depot
Source:8633139
8th November 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:8633139
9th November 1918
1918
death
Not War Related
Henry James Humberstone died at 12.45. a.m. on 9 November 1918 of broncho-pneumonia. He was 27.
Rouen, Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7225560
Source:8633139
9th November 1918
1918
children
William Henry Humberstone
Source:8633139
29th December 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
S. III. X. 20
Source:8633139
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8633139 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Andover Road, Islington London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 60 Playford Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 67749 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 516185 | Royal Engineers | General Base Depot | Sapper |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Humberstone | son | 29th December 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Humberstone | father | ||
| Eliza Humberstone nee Ling | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Humberstone nee Greenwood | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-15 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-15 | 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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