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We remember John Albert Humberstone
We remember John Albert Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1913
dates
Age 28
Source:8653050
17th April 1913
1913
marriage
Margaret Grant Humberstone nee Nicol
Source:8653050
17th April 1913
1915
appointments
Lorry Driver
Source:8653050
25th May 1915 - 23rd June 1919
1915
dates
Age 30
Source:8653050
25th May 1915
1915
employment
Motor Driver
Not known
Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
Source:8653050
25th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Grove Park, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8653050
25th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/100801
Army Service Corps
343 Company
Source:8653050
25th May 1915 - 8th September 1916
1915
location
6 Smith Street, Kings Road, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8653050
25th May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8653050
30th August 1915 - 8th September 1916
1915
children
Ian Nicol Humberstone
Source:8653050
14th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
M2/100801
Army Service Corps
621 Company
Source:8653050
9th September 1916 - 23rd January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
M2/100801
Army Service Corps
Attached to 58th Divisional Signalling Company Royal Engineers
Source:8653050
24th January 1917 - 23rd June 1919
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8653050
24th January 1917 - 17th June 1919
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:8653050
23rd June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8653050
23rd June 1919
1919
location
13 Grove Cottages, Manor Street, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8653050
23rd June 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8653050
10th July 1919
1959
death
Not War Related
John Albert Humberstone died some 41 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 75.
London City Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8653051
1959
1959
dates
Age 75
Source:8653051
December 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Albert |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8653050 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Grove Cottages, Manor Street, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd June 1919 | |
| 6 Smith Street, Kings Road, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th May 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/100801 | Army Service Corps | 343 Company | Private | |
| British Army | M2/100801 | Army Service Corps | 621 Company | Private | |
| British Army | M2/100801 | Army Service Corps | Attached to 58th Divisional Signalling Company Royal Engineers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Nicol Humberstone | son | 14th November 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Grant Humberstone nee Nicol | wife | 17th April 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-25 | 5'9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record of M2/100801 John Albert Humberstone | 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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