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We remember Francis Henry Humphrys
We remember Francis Henry Humphrys
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
1900
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:6989337
23rd May 1900
1902
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
15th Punjab Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6991539
1902 - 1903
1902
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
Source:6989338
18th October 1902
1907
dates
Age 27
Source:6990217
2nd April 1907
1907
marriage
Gertrude Mary Deane
Source:6990217
2nd April 1907
1909
service
Indian Army
Captain
Indian Political Department
Source:6989342
23rd May 1909
1909
children
Arthur Francis Walter Humphrys
Source:6990221
20th October 1909
1915
service
Indian Army
Major
Supernumerary List
Source:6989345
1st September 1915
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:6989348
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Source:6989348
1st April 1918
1920
awards
Companion Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
Other War Service Award
Source:6989351
7th June 1920
1922
employment
Envoy Extraordinary to the Amir of Afghanistan.
UK Government
Afghanistan
Source:6989353
2nd January 1922
1924
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6989354
3rd June 1924
1924
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Source:6989354
3rd June 1924
1928
awards
Knight Grand Cross Royal Victorian Order
Other War Service Award
Source:6989355
15th March 1928
1929
employment
High Commissioner for Iraq
UK Government
Iraq
Source:6989356
27th November 1929
1930
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Commodore
Source:6989359
30th September 1930
1936
employment
Chairman
British Sugar Corporation
United Kingdom
Source:6989360
1936 - 1949
1941
employment
Chairman
Iraq Petroleum Company
United Kingdom
Source:6989360
1941 - 1950
education
Christ Church College, University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6989360
education
Shrewsbury School
Shresbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:6989360
employment
Chairman
Brixton Estates
United Kingdom
Source:6990227
employment
Chairman
Clerical Medical and General Life Assurance Soc
United Kingdom
Source:6990227
employment
Chairman
General Reversionary and Investment Company
United Kingdom
Source:6990227
1971
death
Not War Related
Hamstead Marshall, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6989360
28th August 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Henry |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Humphrys |
| Source | 2564027 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant | ||||
| Indian Army | Indian Political Department | Captain | |||
| Indian Army | Supernumerary List | Major | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Second Lieutenant | ||||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant Colonel | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Air Commodore | ||||
| Indian Army | 15th Punjab Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire | Other War Service Award | |
| Knight Grand Cross Royal Victorian Order | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Francis Walter Humphrys | son | 20th October 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Humphrys | father | ||
| Helen Agnes Boucher | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Mary Deane | wife | 2nd April 1907 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| School & university registers Image | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gentlemen to be second lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Indian Army: Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Indian Army: Lieutenants to be Captains | Anthony26083 | |
| Captains to be Majors | Anthony26083 | |
| Temporary commissions as second lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Award of Companion of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire | Anthony26083 | |
| Appointment as Envoy Extraordinary to the Amir of Afghanistan | Anthony26083 | |
| Award of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Anthony26083 | |
| Award of Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order | Anthony26083 | |
| Appointment as High Commissioner and Commander-in-Chief in Iraq | Anthony26083 | |
| Reserve of Air Force Officers | Anthony26083 | |
| Wikipedia entry for Francis Humphrys | Anthony26083 | |
| Obituary: Sir Francis Humphrys | Anthony26083 | |
| List of British Officers who have served with the Regiment | Anthony26083 |
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We remember Francis Henry Humphrys
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