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We remember Robert Daniel Eldridge Humberstone
We remember Robert Daniel Eldridge Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
John Humberstone
Source:8645846
1882
1885
sibling
Matilda Humberstone
Source:8645846
1885
1888
1891
sibling
Rose Humberstone
Source:8645846
1891
1894
sibling
Daniel Walters Humberstone
Source:8645846
1894
1896
sibling
Henry Known As Harry Humberstone
Source:8645846
1896
1900
sibling
Albert Humberstone
Source:8645846
1900
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8645846
31st March 1901
1901
location
61 Asplins Road, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8645846
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8645847
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Asplins Road, Tottenham. London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8645847
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Jane Maria Humberstone nee Codrington
Source:8645849
15th April 1911
1912
children
Robert Frederick Richard Humberstone
Source:8645849
28th March 1912
1914
dates
Age 25
Source:8645849
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
St Pancras, London
United Kingdom
Source:8645849
7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
G/1286
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8645849
10th September 1914 - 25th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private then Lance Corporal then Corporal
G/1286
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:8645849
26th October 1914 - 6th October 1915
1915
children
Eileen Florence May Humberstone
Source:8645849
26th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
G/1286
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
8th then 6th then 9th (Service) Battalions
Source:8645849
7th October 1915 - 7th July 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8645849
7th October 1915 - 16th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound left hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8645849
16th November 1915
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8645849
20th April 1916 - 6th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
G/1286
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8645849
8th July 1916 - 20th July 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9085561
9th April 1917
1917
dates
Age 28
Source:8645849
20th July 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8645849
20th July 1917
1917
location
89 Mansfield Road, Gospel Oak, London NW3
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8645849
20th July 1917
1918
location
131 Atheldene Road, Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London SW18
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8645849
19th July 1918
1954
dates
Age 65
Source:8645986
September 1954
employment
House Painter and Labourer
Mr F Turner - a Painter and Decorator
Constantine Road, Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
Source:8645849
employment
Coach Painter
London General Omnibus Company
North Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8645849
1954
death
Not War Related
Robert Daniel Eldridge Humberstone died some 36 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 65.
Battersea [London] Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8645986
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Daniel Eldridge |
| Initials | RDE |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8645849 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Atheldene Road, Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, London SW18 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th July 1918 | |
| 5 Asplins Road, Tottenham. London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 61 Asplins Road, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 89 Mansfield Road, Gospel Oak, London NW3 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/1286 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/1286 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 9th (Service) Battalion | Private then Lance Corporal then Corporal | |
| British Army | G/1286 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 8th then 6th then 9th (Service) Battalions | Corporal | |
| British Army | G/1286 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frederick Richard Humberstone | son | 28th March 1912 | |
| Eileen Florence May Humberstone | daughter | 26th September 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Charlotte Humberstone nee Pett | mother | ||
| Frederick Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Humberstone | brother | 1882 | |
| Matilda Humberstone | sister | 1885 | |
| Rose Humberstone | sister | 1891 | |
| Daniel Walters Humberstone | brother | 1894 | |
| Henry Known As Harry Humberstone | brother | 1896 | |
| Albert Humberstone | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Maria Humberstone nee Codrington | wife | 15th April 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike108587 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Mike108587 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Keith22624 |
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