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We remember John William Humberstone
We remember John William Humberstone
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
1883
sibling
Louisa Humberstone
Source:8682455
1883
1886
sibling
George Humberstone
Source:8682455
1886
1888
sibling
Rose Humberstone
Source:8682455
1888
1891
sibling
Henry Humberstone
Source:8682455
1891
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8682455
5th April 1891
1891
location
65 Haddo Street, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8682455
5th April 1891
1902
dates
Age 21
Source:8682466
12th August 1902
1902
enlistment
New Cross, London
United Kingdom
Source:8682466
12th August 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
6384
7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars
Source:8682466
12th August 1902 - 1st January 1912
1907
dates
Age 26
Source:8682466
22nd October 1907
1907
marriage
Ellen Humberstone nee Egan
Source:8682466
22nd October 1907
1908
children
John James Humberstone
Source:8682466
29th July 1908
1911
children
Cornelius G Humberstone
Source:8682466
1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8682464
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carter in Old Iron Works
An Iron Works
Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:8682464
2nd April 1911
1911
location
173 Creek Road, Deptford, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8682464
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Mary Alice Humberstone
Source:8682466
11th April 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
6384
7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars
Source:8682466
12th September 1912 - 4th October 1914
1914
children
Mary Ellen Humberstone
Source:8682466
16th February 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6384
3rd (King’s Own) Hussars
Source:8682466
5th August 1914 - 15th August 1915
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8682466
22nd August 1914 - 13th August 1915
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:8682466
15th August 1915
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:8682466
25th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
H/27473
9th (Reserve) Hussars
Source:8682466
25th April 1916 - 5th December 1916
1916
children
Kathleen Margaret Humberstone
Source:8682466
1st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
203877
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8682466
6th December 1916 - 11th December 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8682466
6th December 1916 - 21st February 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
203877
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2/4th Battalion
Source:8682466
12th December 1916 - 4th August 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8682466
20th July 1917 - 20th May 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
203877
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8682466
5th August 1917 - 14th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
203877
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
4th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8682466
15th November 1918 - 22nd April 1919
1919
dates
Age 37
Source:8682466
22nd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8682466
22nd April 1919
1921
location
173 Creek Road, Deptford, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8682466
12th February 1921
1938
dates
Age 57
Source:8682466
22nd December 1938
1938
death
Not War Related
John William Humberstone died some 20 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 57.
Bexley Hospital, Bexley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8682466
22nd December 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8682465 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Creek Road, Deptford, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 173 Creek Road, Deptford, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th February 1921 | |
| 65 Haddo Street, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6384 | 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 6384 | 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 6384 | 3rd (King’s Own) Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | H/27473 | 9th (Reserve) Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 203877 | Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 203877 | Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2/4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 203877 | Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 203877 | Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 4th (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John James Humberstone | son | 29th July 1908 | |
| Cornelius G Humberstone | son | 1911 | |
| Mary Alice Humberstone | daughter | 11th April 1912 | |
| Mary Ellen Humberstone | daughter | 16th February 1914 | |
| Kathleen Margaret Humberstone | daughter | 1st July 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Maria Humberstone nee Weight | mother | ||
| John Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Humberstone | sister | 1883 | |
| George Humberstone | brother | 1886 | |
| Rose Humberstone | sister | 1888 | |
| Henry Humberstone | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Humberstone nee Egan | wife | 22nd October 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-08-12 | 5'6" |
Media
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Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thames & Medway Baptisms Transcription | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge of the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry | Keith22624 | |
| Cap Badge of the 7th (Queen's Own) Hussars | Keith22624 | |
| Cap Badge of the 3rd (King's Own) Hussars | Keith22624 |
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