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We remember Charles John Humberstone
We remember Charles John Humberstone
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Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Benjamin Humberstone
Source:8580210
1882
1884
sibling
Henry Humberstone
Source:8580210
1884
1886
sibling
Walter Humberstone
Source:8580210
1886
1888
1891
sibling
George Humberstone
Source:8580210
1891
1894
sibling
Caroline Humberstone
Source:8580210
1894
1897
sibling
Annie Humberstone
Source:8580210
1897
1900
sibling
Lilian Humberstone
Source:8580210
1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8580213
31st March 1901
1901
location
223 Shaftesbury Street, Shoreditch, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8580209
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Adelaide Humberstone
Source:8580210
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8580213
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Porter
Film Maker
Shoreditch, London
United Kingdom
Source:8580210
2nd April 1911
1911
location
17 Shaftesbury Street, Hoxton, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8580210
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:8580213
12th April 1914
1914
marriage
Emily E Humberstone nee White
Source:8580213
12th April 1914
1915
children
Emily Elizabeth Humberstone
Source:8580213
7th April 1915
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:8580213
11th July 1916
1916
employment
Packer
Unknown
Shoreditch, London
United Kingdom
Source:8580213
11th July 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman 2nd Class
F18118
Royal Naval Air Service
HMS President II
Source:8580213
11th July 1916 - 2nd August 1917
1916
location
28 Rushton Street, New Road, Hoxton, London N
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8580213
11th July 1916
1916
enlistment
Source:6670474
1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman 1st Class
F18118
Royal Naval Air Service
HMS President II
Source:8580213
3rd August 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman 1st Class
F18118
Royal Naval Air Service
HMS Daedalus
Source:8580213
1st December 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftsman 1st Class
218118
Royal Air Force
HMS Daedalus
Source:8580213
1st April 1918 - 22nd February 1919
1919
dates
Age 31
Source:8580213
22nd February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8580213
22nd February 1919
1919
death
Not War Related
Charles John Humberstone died at his home (whilst still serving in the RAF) of Bronco-Pneumonia. He was just 31.
28 Rushton Street, New Road, Hoxton, London N
United Kingdom
Source:8580213
22nd February 1919
burial
South Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. AN. 355
Source:8580463
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6670474 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Shaftesbury Street, Hoxton, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 223 Shaftesbury Street, Shoreditch, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 28 Rushton Street, New Road, Hoxton, London N | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F18118 | Royal Naval Air Service | HMS President II | Aircraftsman 2nd Class | |
| Royal Navy | F18118 | Royal Naval Air Service | HMS President II | Aircraftsman 1st Class | |
| Royal Navy | F18118 | Royal Naval Air Service | HMS Daedalus | Aircraftsman 1st Class | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 218118 | Royal Air Force | HMS Daedalus | Aircraftsman 1st Class |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth Humberstone | daughter | 7th April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Humberstone | mother | ||
| Benjamin Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Humberstone | brother | 1882 | |
| Henry Humberstone | brother | 1884 | |
| Walter Humberstone | brother | 1886 | |
| George Humberstone | brother | 1891 | |
| Caroline Humberstone | sister | 1894 | |
| Annie Humberstone | sister | 1897 | |
| Lilian Humberstone | sister | 1900 | |
| Adelaide Humberstone | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily E Humberstone nee White | wife | 12th April 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-11 | 5'8" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry for 218118 Charles John Humberstone | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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We remember Charles John Humberstone
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