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William Thomas Cumberpatch
Acting Bombardier 284777 156th Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
William Thomas Cumberpatch was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England in Q3 1893. He was the son of Uriah Cumberpatch and his wife Esther nee Hett. William Thomas was baptised on 23 November 1894 in St Philips Church, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.
William Thomas Cumberpatch was a stoker in the Royal Navy between 30 June 1910 and 23 July 1916. He was described as:
- Height: 5 feet 7¾ inches
- Chest: 37
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Brown
- Complexion: Fresh
- Wounds, Scars, Marks: Tattoo Sailor & Union Jack & Star on Right forearm. Heart & flower on left forearm
In 1914 William Thomas Cumberpatch painted a picture of Salisbury Cathedral.
After being discharged from the Royal Navy William Thomas was recalled into Military Service on 7 September 1916 as Gunner SR/9777 and later became Acting Bombardier 284777. He was described as:
- Age: 25 years 101 days
- Height: 5 feet 9 5/8 inches
- Chest: 39½ inches expanded with 3½ inches of expansion
- Distinctive marks: Anchor Heart & Snake & swallow left fore arm Sailor Butterfly &c. Right Fore Arm
- Name and Address of Next of Kin: Esther Cumberpatch, 11 Ratcliffe Row, Coalpit Lane; Relationship: Mother
- Desires North Staffordshire Regiment has a brother in this Regiment
- Birthplace: Nottingham
- County: Nottinghamshire
- Trade: Discharged Royal Navy
- Weight: 156 lbs
- Physical development: Very good
- Vision: right eye: 6/6 left eye: 6/9
- Transferred to: No. 4 Depot RGA Regimental No: SR 9777
- Examined: 1 Sep 1916 at Nottingham
He served with the British Expeditionary Force in France from 2 May 1917 to 13 April 1918:
Home from 1 Sep 1916 to 1 Mar 1917 = 182 days
British Expeditionary Force from 2 Mar 1917 to 13 Apr 1918 = 1 yr 43 days
Total Service = 2 years 225 days [1yr 225 days]
William Thomas Cumberpatch died of shell wounds on 13th April 1918 in the 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital located at Doullens, France. His mother was notified by telegram:
MESSAGES AND SIGNALS
To; Mrs Cumberpatch, 11 Ratcliffe Row, Coalpit Lane, Nottingham
Regret inform you Officer Commanding 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital Doullens telegraphs 13th April your son 284777 L/Bdr W T Cumberpatch 156 Heavy Battery died 13th April shell wounds.
His mother Esther received his personal effects on 26 July 1918 and they consisted of:
- Letters,
- photos,
- photo case,
- Match box case,
- cigarette holder,
- watch & strap.
- Ribbon.
- Lighter Certificate
Royal Navy Career
Portsmouth
SS110079
Name: William Thomas Cumberpatch
Date of Birth: 23 May 1891
Place of Birth: Hyson Green Nottingham
Occupation: Collier
Ships, &c., served in |
List and No. |
Rating |
From |
To |
Character |
If Discharged: whither, and for what cause. |
Date and Period of S.S. Engagement |
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Victory II |
15a3 |
8743 |
Sto II |
30 June 1910 |
23 July 1910 |
Very Good 31 Dec 1915 G |
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30 June 1910 – 5+7 yrs |
Renown |
15as |
3389 |
Sto II |
24 July 1910 |
10 Sep 1910 |
Very Good 21 Dec 1911 Satisfactory |
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Victory II |
15a4 |
9847 |
Sto II |
11 Sep 1910 |
22 Oct 1910 |
Fine 31 Dec 1912 Supr |
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Toparge |
15 |
65 |
Sto II |
23 Oct 1910 |
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Good 31 Dec 1913 Satisfactory |
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Toparge |
15 |
65 |
Sto I |
20 Apr 1911 |
17 May 1911 |
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Victory II |
15 a3 |
1091 |
Sto I |
18 May 1911 |
25 May 1911 |
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Philomell |
5a2 |
68 |
Sto I |
26 May 1911 |
9 Jun 1912 |
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14 days cells |
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Philomell |
5a2 |
49 |
Sto I |
24 Jun 1912 |
27 Aug 1912 |
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35 days detention (absence) |
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Philomell |
5a2 |
49 |
Sto I |
27 Sep 1912 |
22 Oct 1913 |
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Victory 2 |
15 a/6 |
912 |
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23 Oct 1913 |
26 Jan 1914 |
Very Good Satisfactory |
Run |
Run 26 Jan 1914 Victory (recd) Recovered 3 Feb 1914. Victory II L18.74.81 & sentenced to 42 days detention by Ward 7 Feb 1914 |
Victory 2 |
15 a/6 |
225 |
Sto I |
18 Mar 1914 |
27 Mar 1914 |
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Princess Royal |
5a2 |
619 |
Sto I |
28 Mar 1914 |
11 Jun 1914 |
Indifference 31 Dec 1914 Satisfactory |
30 days detention (absence) |
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Victory |
14 3 |
1551 |
Sto I |
12 Jun 1914 |
7 Jul 1914 |
Good 31 Dec 1915 Satisfactory |
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Princess Royal |
5aII |
644 |
Sto I |
8 Jul 1914 |
30 Aug 1915 |
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10 days cells |
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Princess Royal |
5aII |
644 |
Sto I |
10 Sep 1915 |
13 Dec 1915 |
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7 days cells |
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Princess Royal |
5aII |
644 |
Sto I |
21 Dec 1915 |
14 Jan 1916 |
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14 days cells |
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Princess Royal |
5aII |
644 |
Sto I |
29 Jan 1916 |
25 Feb 1916 |
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60 days HL (disobedience) |
H.L. 23863 of 3 Aug 1916 Approves discharge |
Victory II |
15ab |
2595 |
Sto I |
16 Apr 1916 |
19 May 1916 |
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42 days detention |
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Victory II |
15ab |
2704 |
Sto I |
25 Jun 1916 |
8 Jul 1916 |
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Barham |
5a2 |
99 |
Sto I |
9 Jul 1916 |
23 Jul 1916 |
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42 days detention (absence) Shore SNLR (29 Aug |
SNLR Vide Victory II List 19/39 |
Height: 5 feet 7¾ inches
Chest: 37
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Fresh
Wounds, Scars, Marks: Tattoo Sailor & Union Jack & Star on Right forearm. Heart & flower on left forearm
Class for conduct:
- 2nd 10 Jun 1912
- 1st 9 Dec 1912
- 2nd 15 Jan 1916
WW1 RECORD OF SERVICE ENROLMENT PAPER Nottingham
Ex Stoker Royal Navy Recalled
No.: 60748 SR9777
Name: William Thomas Cumberpatch
Address: 11 Ratcliffe Row Coalpit Lane Nottingham
British Subject: Yes
Age: 25 years 101 days
Trade: Discharged Royal Navy
Married: No
Previous service: Yes, Royal Navy 6 years
Preferred branch: North Staffordshire Regiment
Wish to return to Royal Navy: No
7 Sep 1916 Derby
DESCRIPTIVE REPORT ON ENROLMENT
Name: William Thomas Cumberpatch
Age: 25 years 101 days
Height: 5 feet 9 5/8 inches
Chest: 39½ inches expanded with 3½ inches of expansion
Distinctive marks: Anchor Heart & Snake & swallow left fore arm Sailor Butterfly &c. Right Fore Arm
Name and Address of Next of Kin: Esther Cumberpatch, 11 Ratcliffe Row, Coalpit Lane; Relationship: Mother
MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
Medals: British War & Victory Medal 13908
To Mrs Esther Cumberpatch 11 Ratcliffe Row, Platt Street, Nottingham
Sir or Madam,
I am directed to forward the undermentioned articles of private property of the late No. 284777 Rank: Gunner A/Pd/L/Bombardier
Name: Cumberpatch W.T.
Regiment: 156 Heavy Battery RGA
Letters, photos, photo case, Match box case, cig holder, watch & strap. Ribbon. Lighter Certificate
Date: 29th July 1918, receipt acknowledged by Mr E Cumberpatch
MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
Home 5 Sep 1916 to 1 Mar 1917
BEF France 2 Mar 1917 to 13 Apr 1918
Died of wounds Doullens 13 Apr 1918
Medals: British War & Victory Medal 13908
B13908
I hereby acknowledge the receipt of the “British War and Victory Medals” granted in respect of the service of No. 284777 Gunner W.T. Cumberpatch., Royal Garrison Artillery. Date 18 Mar 1922
Signature: Mrs E Cumberpatch
20 Mar 1922
STATEMENT OF SERVICES of William Thomas Cumberpatch
General Service Depot Called up for Service Private 1 Sep 1916
RGA Posted Gunner 5 Sep 1916 No. 4 Depot RGA
Depot Posted Gunner 2 Oct 1916
Heavy Battery 188 Battalion Posted Gunner 27 Sep 1916
Reserve Battery HA Winchester Posted Gunner 26 Jan 1917
Base Details Posted Gunner 2 Mar 1917
Posted Gunner 8 Mar 1917
Posted Gunner 4 Nov 1917
1st… Posted Gunner Nov 1917
Appointed Acting Paid Lance Bombardier 27 Mar 1918
Died of wounds Lance Bombardier 13 Apr 1918
3 Canadian Stationary Hospital Doullens
Home 1 Sep 1916 to 1 Mar 1917 = 182 days
BEF 2 Mar 1917 to 14 Apr 1918 = 1 yr 43 days
Total Service = 2 years 225 days [1yr 225 days]
MEDICAL HISTORY of Cumberpatch William Thomas
Desires North Staffordshire Regiment has a brother in this Regiment
Birthplace: Nottingham
County: Nottinghamshire
Examined: 1 Sep 1916 at Nottingham
Age: 25 years 101 days
Trade: Discharged Royal Navy
Height: 5 feet 9 5/8 inches
Weight: 156 lbs
Chest: 39½ inches expanded with 3½ inches of expansion
Physical development: Very good
Vision: right eye: 6/6 left eye: 6/9
Distinctive marks: Anchor Heart & Snake & Swallow left fore arm Sailors Butterfly &c. Right fore arm
Transferred to: No. 4 Depot RGA Regimental No: SR 9777
Became non-effective by: Died of Wounds on 13th April 1918
Hospital Admissions
Military Hospital Bulford, admitted: 9 Nov 1916, discharged: 8 Feb 1917 Gonorrhea
Regiment: 156 Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
284777 Acting Bombardier William Cumberpatch deceased
STATEMENT of the Names and Address of all the Relatives of the above-named deceased Soldier in each of the degrees specified below that are now living.
Widow of the Soldier: None
Children of the Soldier: None
Father of the Soldier: None
Mother of the Soldier: Mrs Esther Cumberpatch age 57
Brothers of the Soldier:
Full Blood: Uriah Cumberpatch (Married) Age 28, 14 Dincomb Street, St Anns Well Road, Nottingham
Half blood: Nil
Sisters of the Soldier:
Full Blood: Mrs Sarah Raven (Married) Age 35, 8 Red Street, Platt Street, Nottingham
Half blood: Nil
Declaration by Esther Cumberpatch, Mother, 11 Ratcliffe Row, Coalpit Lane, Nottingham 22nd May 1919
MESSAGES AND SIGNALS
To: Mrs Cumberpatch, 11 Ratcliffe Row, Coalpit Lane, Nottingham
B2131 Regret inform you Officer Commanding 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital Doullens telegraphs 13th April your son 284777 L/Bdr W T Cumberpatch 156 Heavy Battery died 13 th April shell wounds
OHMS Kingsway
2 Cas P112908 OC3 Can[adian] Staty Hos Doullens telegraphs 13 April died 13 April 284777 L/Bdr W T Cumberpatch RGA 156 Batt S[hell] wounds 15 Apr 1918, Dover
POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS
2 Cas P112908 O/C3 Can[adian] Staty Hos Doullens telegraphs 13 April died 13 April 284777 L/Bdr W T Cumberpatch RGA 156 H[eavy] Batt S[hell] wounds 15 Apr 1918, Dover
MESSAGES AND SIGNALS
7 Feb 1917
To: Medical Bulford Camp
Your 424 today send 9777 Cumberpatch rejoin his regiment at Aldershot
OHMS Bulford Camp 3.40
O/C Records RGA
424 7 Feb 1917 aaa Cumberpatch W T 9777 188 Batty Being discharged tomorrow advise where report
Medical Bulford
POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS
OHMS Bulford Camp
O.C. Records Royal Garrison Artillery
424 7 Feb 1917 aaa Cumberland [sic] W T 9777 188 Battery Being discharged tomorrow advise where report
Medical Bulford
[Personal Effects]
Cumberpatch 284777
519/8
Letters, photos, photo case, Match box case, cig holder, watch & strap. Ribbon. Lighter Certificate
26 Jul 1918
Inside Sheet
No: 284777
Name: William Thomas Cumberpatch
From: Proelisas 62 Cas[ualty] P112908 O[fficer] C[ommanding] 3 Can[adian] S[tationary] Hosp[ital.] reports 13th April died 13th April 1918 “Shell Wounds” AFW 3037 WRP Dover
Next of Kin informed by 104-82 16th April 1918
From Office: Mrs Esther Cumberpatch 11 Radcliffe Row, Platt Street, Nottingham
From DGRE: Place of grave AFW 5080 to Next of Kin
DCCE/17 IWGC Forms sent to Next of Kin 28 Aug 1919
DCCE/17 IWGC Second forms & leaflet sent to Next of Kin 13 Nov 1919
FV/5107/17 IWGC Asking to verify Regiment particulars date of death and supply particulars of position
Casualty Form – Active Service
Regimental Number: 9777
Regiment: Royal Regiment of Artillery Royal Garrison Artillery
Rank: Acting Paid Lance Bombardier Gunner
Enlisted: 1 Sep 1916
Term of Service: Duration of War
Qualification: Driver
20 Feb 1917 from 1st Res Bt K.A. Depot Posted Gunner Driver 2 Depot RGA 21 Feb 1917
OC No. 2 Depot RGA Posted to BEF France 2 Mar 1917 Nominal Roll
9 Mar 1917 OC 156 Hvy Bty Joined from Base Depot In the Field 8 Mar 1917
25 Jun 1917 From Records allotted new RFA No. 284777
8 Jul 1917 OC 156 H[eavy] Bty awarded 7 days IP No.2 by CO for: “When on Active Service hesitating to obey an order” (Date of offence 3 Jul 1917) In the Field 7 Jul 1917
24 Aug 1917 OC 156 H Bty Granted Class II 19 Feb 1917
21 Oct 1917 To Hospital (Sick) 20 Oct 1917
20 Oct 1917 WO List Discharged to Base Harflear Class A ex 2 Con Dep 4 Nov 1917
17 Nov 1917 OC 156 H Bty Rejoined from Base in the Field 14 Nov 1917
Oct? 1917 OC 156 H Bty To Hospital (Sick) 28 Nov 1917
[Document faded and difficult to read]
Appointed Acting Paid Lance Bombardier No. 297104
Medal Roll
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY REGIMENT
13908
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Victory Medal and British War Medal under Army Orders 301 and 266 of 1919.
Regimental No. |
Rank |
Name |
Unit (in order) |
Theatres of war in which served |
284777 |
Gunner |
Cumberpatch, William Thomas |
156 Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery S.R. 9777 Gunner |
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Dover, 12 Feb 1920
Medal Card
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CUMBERPATCH |
Royal Garrison Artillery |
Gunner |
SR/9777 |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Cemetery Fr. 62
Doullens
France
Extension I.
CUMBERPATCH, Act. Bmdr. William Thomas, 284777. 156th Heavy Bty. Royal Garrision Artillery. Died of wounds 13th April, 1918. Age 25. Son of Mrs E Cumberpatch, of 11, Ratcliff Row, Coalpit Lane, Nottingham. VI. B. 30.
Badge Design No and Layout |
1st Line |
2nd Line |
3rd Line |
4th Line |
Centre of Stone |
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Number and Rank |
Initials NAME and Honours |
Regiment |
Date |
Relig Emblem |
Plot – P Row – R Grave – G |
No. of Stone |
1186/2B |
284777 A/Bombardier |
W. T. Cumberpatch |
Royal Garrison Artillery |
14th April 1918 |
Cross |
6. B. 31 |
944 |
COMPREHENSIVE REPORT HEADSTONE PERSONAL INSCRIPTIONS
Badge Design No and Layout |
Headstone No. |
Line 1 |
Line 2 |
Line 3 |
Line 4 |
No of Letters in text |
1186/2B |
944 |
GOD’S WILL BE DONE |
(Mrs. E. Cumberpatch, 11, Ratcliffe Row, Coalpit Lane, Nottingham) |
GRAVES REGISTRATION REPORT FORM
Commune: Doullens
Place of Burial: Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. 1
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No. |
Name |
Rnk and Initials |
Date of Death |
Cross Erected or despatched |
Plot Row & Grave |
156 H[eavy] Bty RGA |
284777 |
CUMBERPATON [sic] |
Bdr. W. |
13 Apr 1918 |
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Soldier's Effects of William Thomas Cumberpatch
Record No.: 670870
Registry No.: E/603744/1
Soldier’s Name: Cumberpatch William Thomas
Regiment, Rank, No.: 156 H[eavy] Bty RGA A/Pd/L/Bdr 284777
Date and place of Death: 13 Apr 1918, 3 Can Sty Hos: Doullens
Credits Account and Date: Charges Account and Date: Dover Jun 1918 £9 12s 11d
Credits Account and Date: Charges Account and Date: War Gratuity £7 13 Sep 1919
Charges Account and Date: Month Jul 1918
Date of Authority: 23 Jul 1918
To whom Authorised: Mo[ther] sole legatee Esther
Amount Authorised: £9 12s 11d
Date of Authority: 1 Dec 1919
To whom Authorised: Mo[ther] Esther
Amount Authorised: £7