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Bert HUMBERSTON

Regimental number1593
Place of birthNorthampton, Western Australia
True NameHUMBERSTON, Herbert Vernon
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressGeraldton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.1
Height5' 8.5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Humberston, Northampton, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT RMS Mongolia on 22 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 1 May 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Surname spelt HUMBERSTON
Discharge date24 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 24 July 1919.

Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as HUMBERSTONE.
Date of death16 June 1969
Age at death75
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, HUMBERSTON Bert

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