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We remember John Humberstone
We remember John Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Walter Humberstone
Source:8676784
1877
1881
sibling
Arthur Humberstone
Source:8676784
1881
1883
sibling
Alfred Humberstone
Source:8676784
1883
1884
sibling
Biddy Humberstone
Source:8676784
1884
1886
sibling
Ruth Humberstone
Source:8676784
1886
1888
sibling
Tom Humberstone
Source:8676784
1888
1890
sibling
Eliza Humberstone
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1890
1891
sibling
Kate Humberstone
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1891
1893
birth
Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:6608885
Source:8676784
21st March 1893
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8676784
31st March 1901
1901
location
Boston Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8676784
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8676785
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
A local farm
Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8676785
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Church Street, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8676785
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 19
Source:8676786
24th September 1912
1912
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8676786
24th September 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
SS112815
Source:8676786
24th September 1912 - 23rd September 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS112815
Source:8676786
24th September 1913 - 4th May 1919
1919
dates
Age 26
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4th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8676786
4th May 1919
1921
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS112815
Royal Fleet Reserve
HMS Victory II [a shore base Crystal Palace London]
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12th April 1921 - 9th June 1921
1921
dates
Age 28
Source:8676786
9th June 1921
1921
discharge
Source:8676786
9th June 1921
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:8676788
September 1939
1939
location
East Kesteven Rural District, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8676788
September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6608885 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Church Street, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| East Kesteven Rural District, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS112815 | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | SS112815 | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | SS112815 | Royal Fleet Reserve | HMS Victory II [a shore base Crystal Palace London] | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Humberstone nee Sharman | mother | ||
| Joseph Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Humberstone | brother | 1877 | |
| Arthur Humberstone | brother | 1881 | |
| Alfred Humberstone | brother | 1883 | |
| Biddy Humberstone | sister | 1884 | |
| Ruth Humberstone | sister | 1886 | |
| Tom Humberstone | brother | 1888 | |
| Eliza Humberstone | sister | 1890 | |
| Kate Humberstone | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-24 | 5'4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act | Keith22624 | |
| Death of A John Humberstone Boston Lincolnshire 1944 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Navy Emblem | Keith22624 |
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