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We remember James Taylor Humberstone
We remember James Taylor Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William W M Humberstone
Source:8591304
1881
1889
1890
sibling
Maude Morris Humberstone
Source:8591304
1890
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8591304
5th April 1891
1891
location
St Leonards Hill, Lady Yester, Newington, Midlothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8591304
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Alice Humberstone
Source:8591311
1893
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8591307
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Falkland Place, Kentish Town, St Pancras, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8591307
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8591308
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Silver Polisher
An electrical fittings factory
Somers Town, London
United Kingdom
Source:8591308
2nd April 1911
1911
location
37 Barclay Street, Somers Town, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8591308
2nd April 1911
1912
location
Caledonian Road, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8591311
2nd April 1912
1912
dates
Age 23
Source:8591311
3rd April 1912
1912
employment
Warehouseman
Parks Drug Stores
Hammond Street, Kentish Town, London
United Kingdom
Source:8591311
3rd April 1912
1912
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8591311
3rd April 1912
1912
service
British Army
Sapper
774
Royal Engineers
509th London Field Company
Source:8591311
3rd April 1912 - 4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
546086
Royal Engineers
231st Field Company
Source:8591311
5th August 1914 - 16th March 1919
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8591311
11th December 1914 - 4th February 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8591311
10th March 1915 - 17th October 1917
1917
dates
Age 28
Source:8591311
September 1917
1917
marriage
Eva Louisa Humberstone nee Dennington
Source:8591311
September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
"Wounded (Gassed)"
Hospital/Institution
Source:8591311
1st October 1917 - 31st July 1918
1917
location
8 Caroline Street, Camden Town, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8591311
25th October 1917
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8591311
1st August 1918 - 15th February 1919
1919
location
11 King Street, Camden Town, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8591311
16th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:8591311
16th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8591311
16th March 1919
1920
children
Herbert W J Humberstone
Source:8591311
1920
1926
death
Unknown
James Taylor Humberstone's death was recorded in the Romford (Essex) Registration District in the third quarter of 1926. He was only 37.
Romford (Essex) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8591405
1926
1926
dates
Age 37
Source:8591311
September 1926
burial
London, England
United Kingdom
Source:8591311
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Taylor |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8591304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 King Street, Camden Town, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th February 1919 | |
| 37 Barclay Street, Somers Town, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Falkland Place, Kentish Town, St Pancras, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Caroline Street, Camden Town, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th October 1917 | |
| Caledonian Road, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1912 | |
| St Leonards Hill, Lady Yester, Newington, Midlothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 774 | Royal Engineers | 509th London Field Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 546086 | Royal Engineers | 231st Field Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert W J Humberstone | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Humberstone | mother | ||
| James H Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William W M Humberstone | brother | 1881 | |
| Maude Morris Humberstone | step-sister | 1890 | |
| Alice Humberstone | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Louisa Humberstone nee Dennington | wife | September 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-04-03 | 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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