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We remember William Humberstone
We remember William Humberstone
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Humberstone
Source:8676211
1885
1887
sibling
Annie Humberstone
Source:8676211
1887
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8676211
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Upholsterer
A local furniture factory
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8676211
31st March 1901
1901
location
14 Seymore Road, Litherland, Sefton, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8676211
31st March 1901
1905
dates
Age 22
Source:8676214
25th December 1905
1905
marriage
Annie Frances Humberstone nee Bass
Source:8676212
25th December 1905
1907
children
Elsie W Humberstone
Source:8676212
1907
1910
children
Francis William Humberstone
Source:8676212
15th May 1910
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:8676212
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Upholsterer
A local furniture factory
Manor Park, Newham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8676212
2nd April 1911
1911
location
116 Sixth Avenue, Manor Park, Newham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8676212
2nd April 1911
1917
location
18 Belmont Road, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8676214
4th June 1917
1917
appointments
Fabric Worker [probably repairing aircraft fabric]
Source:8676214
5th June 1917 - 11th September 1919
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:8676214
5th June 1917
1917
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:8676214
5th June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2
83830
Royal Flying Corps
1AD then HQAD
Source:8676214
5th June 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
employment
Upholsterer
A local furniture factory
Manor Park, Newham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8676214
5th July 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8676214
22nd December 1917 - 15th September 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
83830
Royal Air Force
HQAD
Source:8676214
1st April 1918 - 11th September 1919
1919
dates
Age 36
Source:8676214
11th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8676214
11th September 1919
1939
dates
Age 56
Source:8676215
September 1939
1939
location
Tottenham Metropolitan Borough, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8676215
September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 6840541 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Sixth Avenue, Manor Park, Newham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 14 Seymore Road, Litherland, Sefton, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 18 Belmont Road, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th June 1917 | |
| Tottenham Metropolitan Borough, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 83830 | Royal Flying Corps | 1AD then HQAD | Air Mechanic 2 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 83830 | Royal Air Force | HQAD | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie W Humberstone | daughter | 1907 | |
| Francis William Humberstone | son | 15th May 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Humberstone | mother | ||
| William Humberstone | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Humberstone | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie Humberstone | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Frances Humberstone nee Bass | wife | 25th December 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-05 | 6'0" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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