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We remember John Arthur Humberstone
We remember John Arthur Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1881
sibling
Alice Edith Humberstone
Source:8681867
1881
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:8681867
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Telegraph Messenger
The Post Office
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8681867
5th April 1891
1891
location
21 South Parade, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681867
5th April 1891
1904
dates
Age 26
Source:8681869
6th April 1904
1904
marriage
Ethel Mary Humberstone nee Arnold
Source:8681869
6th April 1904
1904
location
122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8681869
7th April 1904
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:8681868
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Post Office Overseer
The Post Office
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8681868
2nd April 1911
1911
location
122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8681868
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 38
Source:8681869
15th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8681869
15th December 1915
1915
location
122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8681869
15th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
221917
Royal Engineers
Signal Service [Office Telegraphist]
Source:8681869
14th January 1917 - 17th April 1919
1917
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:8681869
29th April 1917 - 11th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 41
Source:8681869
17th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8681869
17th April 1919
1919
location
122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8681869
18th April 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Arthur |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8681869 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th April 1904 | |
| 122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th December 1915 | |
| 122 Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th April 1919 | |
| 21 South Parade, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 221917 | Royal Engineers | Signal Service [Office Telegraphist] | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Humberstone nee Wilson | mother | ||
| Edward Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Edith Humberstone | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Humberstone nee Arnold | wife | 6th April 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-15 | 5'7" |
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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