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We remember Richard Nicholas Humberstone
We remember Richard Nicholas Humberstone
Duplicate of R Humberston
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Timeline
Timeline
1875
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:8293537
29th August 1914
1914
employment
Labourer - Railway Employee
A Railway Company
Newbridge, Bathurst, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8293537
29th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:8293537
29th August 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1293
Australian Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8293537
29th August 1914 - 30th April 1915
1914
location
Newbridge, Bathurst, New South Wales
Australia
their own address
Source:8293537
29th August 1914
1914
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8293537
20th October 1914 - 28th August 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8293537
25th April 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
1293
Australian Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8293537
1st May 1915 - 30th June 1915
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8293537
12th June 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1293
Australian Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8293537
1st July 1915 - 2nd December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Whilst serving in Gallipoli a Gun Shot Wound severely damaged Richard's left eye and he lost sight from it
Hospital/Institution
Source:8293537
18th July 1915 - 13th April 1916
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Serjeant
1293
Australian Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8293537
3rd December 1915 - 22nd May 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8293537
22nd May 1916
1917
location
5 St Marys Terrace, Lower Domain, Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
their own address
Source:8293537
18th January 1917
1917
dates
Age 41
Source:8576106
26th May 1917
marriage
Not Married
Source:8293537
1917
death
Not War Related
Richard was knocked down and killed by a tram in the Darlinghurst suburb of Sydney, New South Wales on 26 May 1917. He was 41.
Darlinghurst suburb of Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8576106
26th May 1917
burial
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
C.E. Spec. 15. 6498. (GRM/2*)
Source:8575576
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Nicholas |
| Initials | RN |
| Last Name | Humberstone |
| Source | 8576106 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Marys Terrace, Lower Domain, Sydney, New South Wales | Australia | their own address | known 18th January 1917 | |
| Newbridge, Bathurst, New South Wales | Australia | their own address | known 29th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1293 | Australian Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1293 | Australian Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1293 | Australian Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1293 | Australian Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Married | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry for 1293 Corporal Richard Humberstone of the Australian Infantry | Keith22624 | |
| Trove Australian Digitised Newspapers Website | Keith22624 | |
| The AIF [Australian Imperial Force] Website | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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We remember Richard Nicholas Humberstone
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