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We remember Frank Leslie Humberstone
We remember Frank Leslie Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Albert Arthur Victor Humberstone
Source:8598286
1891
1898
sibling
Frederick George Humberstone
Source:8598286
1898
1899
1902
sibling
William James Humberstone
Source:8598286
1902
1903
sibling
Richard Laurence Humberstone
Source:8598286
1903
1906
sibling
John Humberstone
Source:8598286
1906
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:8598286
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8598286
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:8598287
1st September 1916
1916
employment
Milk Carrier
A local dairy
Possibly Finchley, London
United Kingdom
Source:8598287
1st September 1916
1916
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8598287
1st September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS Pembroke (Shore Establishment Chatham)
Source:8598287
1st September 1916 - 1st April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS Intrepid
Source:8598287
2nd April 1917 - 7th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS Pembroke (Shore Establishment Chatham)
Source:8598287
8th January 1918 - 31st January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS [Unreadable] then HMS Hecla
Source:8598287
1st February 1918 - 28th February 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS Prince George
Source:8598287
1st March 1919 - 21st October 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS Hecla
Source:8598287
22nd October 1919 - 18th December 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
the Royal Australian Navy's London Depot
Source:8598287
19th December 1919 - 5th October 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
9961
HMAS Marguerite
Source:9548027
6th October 1921 - 12th December 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
9961
Royal Australian Navy's London Depot
Source:9548027
13th December 1921 - 27th March 1922
1922
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
L9379
HMS Pembroke (Shore Establishment Chatham)
Source:8598287
28th March 1922 - 4th April 1922
1922
dates
Age 22
Source:8598287
4th April 1922
1922
discharge
Source:8598287
4th April 1922
1925
dates
Age 26
Source:8598287
1925
1925
marriage
Mary Humberstone nee Hollowell
Source:8598287
1925
1926
children
Frank D Humberstone
Source:8598287
1926
1927
children
Vivien L E Humberstone
Source:8598287
1927
1932
children
Geoffrey W C Humberstone
Source:8598287
1932
1971
dates
Age 72
Source:8600370
1971
1971
death
Not War Related
Frank Leslie Humberstone died some 53 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 72.
Worthing (Sussex) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8600370
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Leslie |
| Initials | FL |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6545538 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS Pembroke (Shore Establishment Chatham) | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS Pembroke (Shore Establishment Chatham) | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS [Unreadable] then HMS Hecla | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS Prince George | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS Hecla | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | the Royal Australian Navy's London Depot | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS Pembroke (Shore Establishment Chatham) | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 9961 | HMAS Marguerite | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 9961 | Royal Australian Navy's London Depot | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L9379 | HMS Intrepid | Ordinary Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank D Humberstone | son | 1926 | |
| Vivien L E Humberstone | daughter | 1927 | |
| Geoffrey W C Humberstone | son | 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Georgina Humberstone nee Cole | mother | ||
| Albert Arthur Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Arthur Victor Humberstone | brother | 1891 | |
| Frederick George Humberstone | brother | 1898 | |
| William James Humberstone | brother | 1902 | |
| Richard Laurence Humberstone | brother | 1903 | |
| John Humberstone | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Humberstone nee Hollowell | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-01 | 5'8" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAN Service cards – Petty officers and men | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Navy Emblem | Keith22624 |
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