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We remember John Robert Humberstone
We remember John Robert Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Harriet Ann Humberstone
Source:8636030
1881
1885
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Humberstone
Source:8636030
1885
1886
birth
North Somercotes, near Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:6601738
Source:8636030
6th April 1886
1891
sibling
Annie Humberstone
Source:8636030
1891
1892
sibling
Charles Francis Humberstone
Source:8636030
1892
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8636030
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Boy on Farm
A local farmer
Conisholme, near Louth, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8636030
31st March 1901
1901
location
Conisholme, near Louth, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636030
31st March 1901
1907
dates
Age 21
Source:8636034
20th August 1907
1907
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8636034
20th August 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
SS105661
HMS Acheron then HMS Pembroke II then HMS Irresistible
Source:8636034
20th August 1907 - 16th September 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS105661
HMS Irresistible then HMS Duncan plus HMS Pembroke II (twice)
Source:8636034
17th September 1908 - 14th December 1912
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8636034
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stoker 1st Class
The Royal Navy
HMS Duncan - a Duncan Class Battleship
United Kingdom
Source:8636033
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Duncan [Duncan Class Battleship]
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8636033
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 26
Source:8636034
14th December 1912
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:8636034
2nd August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS105661
HMS Royal Arthur [Edgar Class Cruiser]
Source:8636034
2nd August 1914 - 26th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS105661
HMS Pembroke II [Fleet Air Arm Air Station on Isle of Sheppey]
Source:8636034
27th November 1914 - 23rd February 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS105661
HMS Bacchante [Cressy Class armoured cruiser]
Source:8636034
24th February 1917 - 22nd August 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS105661
HMS Pembroke II [Fleet Air Arm Air Station on Isle of Sheppey]
Source:8636034
23rd August 1918 - 4th June 1921
1921
dates
Age 35
Source:8636034
4th June 1921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6601738 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisholme, near Louth, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| HMS Duncan [Duncan Class Battleship] | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS105661 | HMS Acheron then HMS Pembroke II then HMS Irresistible | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS105661 | HMS Irresistible then HMS Duncan plus HMS Pembroke II (twice) | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS105661 | HMS Royal Arthur [Edgar Class Cruiser] | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS105661 | HMS Pembroke II [Fleet Air Arm Air Station on Isle of Sheppey] | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS105661 | HMS Bacchante [Cressy Class armoured cruiser] | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS105661 | HMS Pembroke II [Fleet Air Arm Air Station on Isle of Sheppey] | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Humberstone nee Willerton | mother | ||
| William Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Ann Humberstone | sister | 1881 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Humberstone | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie Humberstone | sister | 1891 | |
| Charles Francis Humberstone | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-20 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Methodist |
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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