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We remember Montague Humberstone
We remember Montague Humberstone
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Alfred Humberstone
Source:8586356
1886
1887
birth
Wrestlingworth, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6682625
Source:8586356
15th December 1887
1891
sibling
Ernest Humberstone
Source:8586356
1891
1893
sibling
Mary Humberstone
Source:8586356
1893
1895
sibling
Alice Humberstone
Source:8586356
1895
1898
sibling
James Humberstone
Source:8586356
1898
1900
sibling
Grace Humberstone
Source:8586356
1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8586356
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Agricultural Labourer
A local farm
Wrestlingworth, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8586356
31st March 1901
1901
location
In the Village of Wrestlingworth, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8586356
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
John Humberstone
Source:8586356
1902
1905
sibling
Frank Humberstone
Source:8586356
1905
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8586358
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
An Iron Foundry
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8586358
2nd April 1911
1911
location
17 Battison Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8586358
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Charlotte Ann Humberstone nee Sharman
Source:8586359
1912
1913
children
Ronald W Humberstone
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1913
1917
dates
Age 29
Source:8586359
19th May 1917
1917
employment
Steam Waggon Driver
Not known
Ampthill, Bedfordfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8586359
19th May 1917
1917
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:8586359
19th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
F29428
Royal Naval Air Service
At Various Stations Including West Drayton
Source:8586359
19th May 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
location
Bedford Street, Ampthill, Bedfordfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8586359
19th May 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
229428
Royal Air Force
At Various Stations Including West Drayton
Source:8586359
1st April 1918 - 24th February 1919
1920
dates
Age 32
Source:8586359
30th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8586359
30th April 1920
1920
children
James M Humberstone
Source:8586359
1920
1969
dates
Age 82
Source:8586409
1969
1969
death
Not War Related
Montague Humberstone died some 51 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 82.
Luton (Bedfordshire) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8586409
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Montague |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6682625 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Battison Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Bedford Street, Ampthill, Bedfordfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th May 1917 | |
| In the Village of Wrestlingworth, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F29428 | Royal Naval Air Service | At Various Stations Including West Drayton | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 229428 | Royal Air Force | At Various Stations Including West Drayton | Air Mechanic 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald W Humberstone | son | 1913 | |
| James M Humberstone | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Humberstone nee Carver | mother | ||
| William Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Humberstone | brother | 1886 | |
| Ernest Humberstone | brother | 1891 | |
| Mary Humberstone | sister | 1893 | |
| Alice Humberstone | sister | 1895 | |
| James Humberstone | brother | 1898 | |
| Grace Humberstone | sister | 1900 | |
| John Humberstone | brother | 1902 | |
| Frank Humberstone | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Ann Humberstone nee Sharman | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-19 | 6'0" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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