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We remember John Thomas Humberstone
We remember John Thomas Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
George E Humberstone
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1878
1880
1891
dates
Age 12
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5th April 1891
1891
location
The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th April 1891
1898
marriage
Maria Humberstone nee Ashton
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3rd October 1898
1900
children
Beatrice May Humberstone
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2nd March 1900
1901
children
William Humberstone
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30th March 1901
1901
dates
Age 21
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31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer on Farm
A local farmer
Winceby, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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31st March 1901
1901
location
The Village of Winceby near Horncastle Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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31st March 1901
1906
children
John Thomas Humberstone
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28th November 1906
1908
children
Dorothy Humberstone
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12th January 1908
1909
children
Dora Humberstone
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7th February 1909
1910
children
Thirza Humberstone
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1st May 1910
1912
children
Alice Humberstone
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28th February 1912
1913
children
Alfred Humberstone
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1913
1914
children
Charles Edward Humberstone
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15th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 35
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9th December 1914
1914
employment
Farm Labourer
A local farmer
Faldingworth, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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9th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Lincoln Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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9th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14420
Lincolnshire Regiment
8th (Service) Battalion
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9th December 1914 - 30th March 1915
1914
location
Ferns Cottage, Faldingworth, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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9th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14420
Lincolnshire Regiment
8th (Service) Battalion
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31st March 1915 - 24th February 1919
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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27th October 1915 - 30th September 1918
1916
children
Roland Humberstone
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21st May 1916
1917
hospitalisation
"Slightly" wounded in action - Shrapnel wound to left arm
Hospital/Institution
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20th April 1917
1917
children
Violet Humberstone
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21st September 1917
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
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14th October 1918 - 25th January 1919
1919
dates
Age 41
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24th February 1919
1919
discharge
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24th February 1919
1919
location
107 Hilyard Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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24th February 1919
1964
dates
Age 84
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1964
1964
death
Not War Related
John Thomas Humberstone died some 46 years after the end of the Great War. He was 84.
Lincoln Registration District, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8574689 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Hilyard Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th February 1919 | |
| Ferns Cottage, Faldingworth, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th December 1914 | |
| The Fen, Tetford, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Village of Winceby near Horncastle Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14420 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 8th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14420 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 8th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice May Humberstone | daughter | 2nd March 1900 | |
| William Humberstone | son | 30th March 1901 | |
| John Thomas Humberstone | son | 28th November 1906 | |
| Dorothy Humberstone | daughter | 12th January 1908 | |
| Dora Humberstone | daughter | 7th February 1909 | |
| Thirza Humberstone | daughter | 1st May 1910 | |
| Alice Humberstone | daughter | 28th February 1912 | |
| Alfred Humberstone | son | 1913 | |
| Charles Edward Humberstone | son | 15th September 1914 | |
| Roland Humberstone | son | 21st May 1916 | |
| Violet Humberstone | daughter | 21st September 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Humberstone nee Allbones | mother | ||
| Thomas Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George E Humberstone | brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Humberstone nee Ashton | wife | 3rd October 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-09 | 5'5" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge of the Lincolnshire Regiment | Keith22624 |
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