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We remember George Henry Humberstone
We remember George Henry Humberstone
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Rose Annie Humberstone
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1881
1884
1887
sibling
Lilian Blanche Humberstone
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1887
1888
sibling
Sydney Thomas Humberstone
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1888
1890
sibling
May Ethel Humberstone
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1890
1891
dates
Age 6
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5th April 1891
1891
location
121 High Street, Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, London
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Arthur Frederick Humberstone
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1894
1896
sibling
Harold Bertram Humberstone
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1896
1908
marriage
Sarah Humberstone nee Sheldrake
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1908
1910
children
Kathleen Humberstone
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1910
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:8667783
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Shopkeeper
Himself - He owned a genearl store
Canvey Island, Essex
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
Canvey on Sea, Canvey Island, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
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2nd April 1911
1915
location
Beach House, Canvey Island, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8667786
12th April 1915
1915
employment
Carpenter
Not known
Canvey Island, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8667786
13th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:8667786
13th April 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Z/1539
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
London Division
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13th April 1915 - 3rd May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sapper
Deal/1368/S
Royal Marine Engineers Detachment
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4th May 1915 - 31st January 1917
1917
discharge
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31st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
200058
Royal Engineers
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1st February 1917
service
Royal Navy
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6221293 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 High Street, Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Beach House, Canvey Island, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th April 1915 | |
| Canvey on Sea, Canvey Island, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | Z/1539 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | London Division | Ordinary Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | Deal/1368/S | Royal Marine Engineers Detachment | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 200058 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Humberstone | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Charlotte Humberstone nee Beach | mother | ||
| Henry Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Annie Humberstone | sister | 1881 | |
| Lilian Blanche Humberstone | sister | 1887 | |
| Sydney Thomas Humberstone | brother | 1888 | |
| May Ethel Humberstone | sister | 1890 | |
| Arthur Frederick Humberstone | brother | 1894 | |
| Harold Bertram Humberstone | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Humberstone nee Sheldrake | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-13 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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A Royal Marine Engineer In UniformAs illustration of the existence of this seemingly little known unit, here is a Royal Marine Engineer In his uniform showing his "R.M.E" shoulder title. [NB This is NOT George Henry Humberstone]Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The 1917 Absorption of the R.M.E Into The Royal Engineers | Keith22624 | |
| RE Medal Roll | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Marine Engineers Shoulder Title | Keith22624 | |
| A Royal Marine Engineer In Uniform | Keith22624 | |
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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We remember George Henry Humberstone
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