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We remember Humphrey John Talbot
We remember Humphrey John Talbot
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1885
sibling
Bridget Elizabeth Talbot
Source:9082682
15th January 1885
1888
sibling
Geoffrey Richard Henry Talbot
Source:9082570
29th March 1888
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9082418
5th April 1891
1891
location
74 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9082418
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Kathleen Talbot
Source:9082592
22nd November 1893
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9082422
31st March 1901
1901
education
Eton College
Windsor
United Kingdom
Source:9082422
31st March 1901
1901
location
Eton College, Windsor
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9082422
31st March 1901
1902
education
Christ Church College, Oxford University
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:9082483
1902
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9082426
2nd April 1911
1911
location
28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9082426
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
A.A. 811
Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. President
Source:9082474
10th October 1914 - 26th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps
Motor Transport
Source:9082406
27th November 1915
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:9082939
6th December 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9082492
7th February 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Mechanical Transport
Source:9301781
September 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps
Mechanical Transport Division
Source:9301781
March 1919
1919
location
Little Gaddesden House
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9082390
1919 - 1922
1922
location
Swakeleys, Ickenham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9082927
1922 - 1939
1939
location
Little Gaddesden House
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9082390
1939 - 1943
1943
location
The Old House, Clavering
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9082390
1943 - 6th February 1944
1944
dates
Age 60
Source:9082390
6th February 1944
1944
death
Not War Related
Six days before Humphrey was due to be married to Mammie Drummond, a widow, he was found dead in bed in his house in Clavering, aged 60, having had a heart attack.
Clavering
United Kingdom
Source:9082566
Source:9082390
6th February 1944
burial
Source:9082390
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Humphrey John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Talbot |
| Source | 4349855 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 74 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Eton College, Windsor | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Little Gaddesden House | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 - 1922 | |
| Little Gaddesden House | United Kingdom | their own address | 1939 - 1943 | |
| Swakeleys, Ickenham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 - 1939 | |
| The Old House, Clavering | United Kingdom | their own address | 1943 - 6th February 1944 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | A.A. 811 | Volunteer Reserve, H.M.S. President | Able Seaman | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Motor Transport | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Mechanical Transport | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Mechanical Transport Division | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hon. Alfred Chetwynd Talbot | father | ||
| Emily Augusta Louisa Talbot nee de Grey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Elizabeth Talbot | sister | 15th January 1885 | |
| Geoffrey Richard Henry Talbot | brother | 29th March 1888 | |
| Kathleen Talbot | sister | 22nd November 1893 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1883-11-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.
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Geoffrey Talbot's HeadstoneCWGC headstone of Geoffrey Talbot in the old churchyard of St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden. The inscription reads "Flight Lieutenant G.R.H. Talbot Royal Naval Air Service, 29th June 1916, age 28". He was buried 4th July 1916.Contributed by:
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Humphrey 1917Humphrey in uniform - believed to be one of the photos about which he wrote to his sister Kathleen from Bulford Camp,Sunday 28th Jan 1917, just before he went to France. "Dear K Here are the photographs (of Humphrey in uniform) from Beresford for your approval. I have marked the 1st 3. X which I think is the best..."
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Emily Talbot and her ChildrenPhoto of Emily Talbot with her four children, L to R Bridget, Kathleen, Humphrey (back) and Geoffrey (front).Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden HouseAn early 20th Century photo of Little Gaddesden House which was Humphrey's childhood home.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Geoffrey Talbot's Headstone | Jane31029 | |
| Humphrey 1917 | Jane31029 | |
| Emily Talbot and her Children | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden House | Jane31029 |
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