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We remember John Henry Humberstone
We remember John Henry Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1885
sibling
Matilda Humberstone
Source:8594781
1885
1889
sibling
Robert Humberstone
Source:8594781
1889
1892
sibling
Rose Humberstone
Source:8594781
1892
1894
sibling
Daniel Humberstone
Source:8594781
1894
1897
sibling
Harry Humberstone
Source:8594781
1897
1900
sibling
Albert Humberstone
Source:8594781
1900
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8594781
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Paper Hanger
An indoor decorator
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8594781
31st March 1901
1901
location
61 Asplins Road, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8594781
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Mary Ann Jane Humberstone nee Walton
Source:8594783
8th March 1908
1911
children
John David Cecil Humberstone
Source:8594783
21st January 1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8594782
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Paper Hanger
An indoor decorator
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8594782
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Asplins Road, Tottenham. London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8594782
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 35
Source:8594783
15th March 1917
1917
employment
Paper Hanger
An indoor decorator
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8594783
15th March 1917
1917
enlistment
Mill Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:8594783
15th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
38977
Northamptonshire Regiment
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8594783
15th March 1917 - 13th May 1917
1917
location
5 Asplins Road, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8594783
15th March 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8594783
26th March 1917 - 21st February 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
86000
Labour Corps
144th Company
Source:8594783
14th May 1917 - 22nd March 1919
1919
dates
Age 37
Source:8594783
22nd March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8594783
22nd March 1919
1956
dates
Age 73
Source:8594869
March 1956
1956
death
Not War Related
John Henry Humberstone died some 38 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 73.
Edmonton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8594869
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8594781 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Asplins Road, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th March 1917 | |
| 5 Asplins Road, Tottenham. London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 61 Asplins Road, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38977 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 86000 | Labour Corps | 144th Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John David Cecil Humberstone | son | 21st January 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Charlotte Humberstone nee Pett | mother | ||
| Frederick Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Humberstone | sister | 1885 | |
| Robert Humberstone | brother | 1889 | |
| Rose Humberstone | sister | 1892 | |
| Daniel Humberstone | brother | 1894 | |
| Harry Humberstone | brother | 1897 | |
| Albert Humberstone | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Jane Humberstone nee Walton | wife | 8th March 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-15 | 5'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-15 | 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Labour Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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