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We remember Stephen Humberstone
We remember Stephen Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Susannah Humberstone
Source:8585615
1871
1876
1877
sibling
James Humberstone
Source:8585615
1877
1881
sibling
John Humberstone
Source:8585615
1881
1882
sibling
Charles Humberstone
Source:8585615
1882
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:8585615
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Van [unreadable] Carman
Possibly a local laundry
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8585615
5th April 1891
1891
location
12 Albert Place, Islington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8585615
5th April 1891
1896
marriage
Margaret Annie Humberstone nee Stannard
Source:8585615
20th December 1896
1898
children
Stephen Humberstone
Source:8585617
1898
1900
children
Annie Humberstone
Source:8585617
1900
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:8585616
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer General
Not known
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8585616
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Emily Place, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8585615
31st March 1901
1901
children
Florence Humberstone
Source:8585617
1901
1910
children
George Thomas Humberstone
Source:8585617
21st March 1910
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:8585617
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer to a Bricklayer
A bricklayer or a building contractor
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8585617
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Queensland Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8585617
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Matilda Louisa Humberstone
Source:8585617
9th March 1912
1914
children
Emily Caroline Humberstone
Source:8585617
25th April 1914
1917
dates
Age 41
Source:8585618
24th January 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
Unknown
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8585618
24th January 1917
1917
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:8585618
24th January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
58024
Royal Flying Corps
No 1 Supply Depot
Source:8585618
24th January 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
location
10 Queensland Road, Holloway, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8585618
24th January 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
58024
Royal Air Force
No 1 Supply Depot
Source:8585618
1st April 1918 - 18th February 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8585618
30th April 1920
1962
dates
Age 87
Source:8585621
1962
1962
death
Not War Related
Stephen Humberstone died some 44 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 87.
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8585621
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stephen |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6813143 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Emily Place, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 10 Queensland Road, Holloway, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th January 1917 | |
| 12 Albert Place, Islington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 19 Queensland Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 58024 | Royal Flying Corps | No 1 Supply Depot | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 58024 | Royal Air Force | No 1 Supply Depot | Aircraftman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Humberstone | son | 1898 | |
| Annie Humberstone | daughter | 1900 | |
| Florence Humberstone | daughter | 1901 | |
| George Thomas Humberstone | son | 21st March 1910 | |
| Emily Caroline Humberstone | daughter | 25th April 1914 | |
| Matilda Louisa Humberstone | daughter | 9th March 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Humberstone | mother | ||
| Alfred Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Humberstone | sister | 1871 | |
| James Humberstone | brother | 1877 | |
| John Humberstone | brother | 1881 | |
| Charles Humberstone | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Annie Humberstone nee Stannard | wife | 20th December 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-24 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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