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We remember William Humberstone
We remember William Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Lily Humberstone
Source:8634536
1876
1877
sibling
Charles Humberstone
Source:8634536
1877
1878
1880
sibling
Edith Humberstone
Source:8634536
1880
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8634536
3rd April 1881
1881
location
High Street, Eston, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8634536
3rd April 1881
1893
sibling
Ernest Humberstone
Source:8634536
1893
1900
marriage
Emily Ann Humberstone nee Newling
Source:8634556
1900
1901
dates
Age 23
Source:8634537
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
A steel works
Eston, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8634537
31st March 1901
1901
location
12 High Street, Eston, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8634537
31st March 1901
1902
children
Cyril Humberstone
Source:8634556
1902
1904
children
William Eric Humberstone
Source:8634556
1904
1906
children
Florence Olive Humberstone
Source:8634556
1906
1908
children
Elsie May Humberstone
Source:8634556
1908
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:8634556
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Ironstone Miner
An ironstone mine or quarry
Barnaby Moor, near Guisborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8634556
2nd April 1911
1911
location
17 Upsall Pit Cottages, Barnaby Moor, near Guisborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8634556
2nd April 1911
1916
location
The Green, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7264019
29th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
25/269
Northumberland Fusiliers
25th (Service) Battalion (2nd Tyneside Irish)
Source:8634538
30th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 38
Source:7264019
1st July 1916
enlistment
Darlington, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8634538
1916
death
Killed in Action
William was killed in action on the notorious first day of the Battle of the Somme. He was 38.
Bapaume near Albert
France
Source:7264019
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
II. C. 9
Source:7264019
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 2557571 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 High Street, Eston, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 17 Upsall Pit Cottages, Barnaby Moor, near Guisborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High Street, Eston, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| The Green, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25/269 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 25th (Service) Battalion (2nd Tyneside Irish) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Humberstone | son | 1902 | |
| William Eric Humberstone | son | 1904 | |
| Florence Olive Humberstone | daughter | 1906 | |
| Elsie May Humberstone | daughter | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Humberstone | mother | ||
| Albert Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Humberstone | sister | 1876 | |
| Charles Humberstone | brother | 1877 | |
| Edith Humberstone | sister | 1880 | |
| Ernest Humberstone | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ann Humberstone nee Newling | wife | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Northumberland Fusiliers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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