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We remember Francis Percy Known As Frank Humberstone
We remember Francis Percy Known As Frank Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1819
discharge
Source:8597751
6th June 1819
1886
sibling
Ernest William Humberstone
Source:8597748
1886
1887
sibling
Ann Humberstone
Source:8597748
1887
1888
1890
sibling
Herbert Sidney Humberstone
Source:8597748
1890
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8597747
5th April 1891
1891
location
17 Vansittart Street, New Cross, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8597747
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Edward Humberstone
Source:8597748
1892
1896
sibling
Emily Humberstone
Source:8597748
1896
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8597748
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Thomas Street, Clerkenwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8597748
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8597750
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Servant
George Thomas Unwin - A Publican
Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
Source:8597750
2nd April 1911
1911
location
229 Rotherhithe New Road, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8597750
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:8597751
15th December 1916
1916
enlistment
Possibly Greenwich London
United Kingdom
Source:8597751
15th December 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J63586
Several Shore Based Establishments
Source:8597751
15th December 1916 - 6th June 1919
1919
dates
Age 31
Source:8597751
6th June 1919
1964
death
Not War Related
Francis Percy "Frank" Humberstone died some 46 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 76.
Greenwich (London) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8597775
1964
1964
dates
Age 76
Source:8597775
September 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Percy Known As Frank |
| Initials | FPKAF |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8597747 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Vansittart Street, New Cross, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 229 Rotherhithe New Road, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Thomas Street, Clerkenwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J63586 | Several Shore Based Establishments | Ordinary Seaman |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Humberstone nee Merchant | mother | ||
| Ernest Alfred Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest William Humberstone | brother | 1886 | |
| Ann Humberstone | sister | 1887 | |
| Herbert Sidney Humberstone | brother | 1890 | |
| Edward Humberstone | brother | 1892 | |
| Emily Humberstone | sister | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-15 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Navy Emblem | Keith22624 |
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