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Ernest Cumberbirch
Sergeant 3256 Lancashire Fusiliers
Ernest Cumberbirch was born 27 Sep 1893 at 77 Henry Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England. He was the eldest son of Ernest Cumberbirch and his wife Ellen nee Farrell.
In addition to the 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory medals Ernest was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men : —
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS.
3526 Sjt. E. Cumberbirch (Manchester).
The Edinburgh Gazette
Publication date:14 November 1918 Issue:13351 Page:4189
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13351/page/4189
The National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1918
CUMBERBIRCH, E., Pte., 2nd Loyal N. Lancs. Regt. He volunteered in August 1914, and in January 1915 proceeded to France, where he was in action at Armentieres, Bullecourt, Ypres, Passchendaele, the Somme, Cambrai, and in the 1918 Retreat and Advance. He was wounded at Havrincourt in September 1918, and was demobilised in the following year. Shortly afterwards he re-enlisted for a further period of service, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
36, Hood Street, Ancoats, Manchester. Z11412 [Source: E. Cumberbirch in the England, The National Roll of the Great War, 1914-1918]
Ernest Cumberbirch married Lena Daulby in Q1 1919 in Manchester Registration District, Lancashire, England. Together they had:
- Ernest J Cumberbirch born Q1 1919 Manchsester and died Q4 1925
- Gerard Cumberbirch born Q1 1919 Chorlton Registration District, Lancashire, England
- Frank Cumberbirch born Q3 1923 Salford Registration District, Lancashire, England
- Alice Cumberbirch born Q1 1928 Salford Registration District, Lancashire, England
Ernest died in Q3 1971 in Manchester.
Medals
2nd BATTALION LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS REGIMENT
B 15
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Decoration granted under Army Order 20 of 1919 [1914-15 Star].
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3526 |
Sergeant |
CUMBERBIRCH E. [Ernest] ( |
15 May 1915 1 [France] |
Discharged 9 Sep 1919 |
Fulwood Barracks, Preston, 5 Feb 1920
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS REGIMENT
1837B
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Victory Medal and British War Medal under Army Orders 301 and 266 of 1919.
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3526 |
Sergeant |
CUMBERBIRCH Ernest |
2nd Lancs Fus 3526 Sergeant |
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Fulwood Barracks, Preston, 5 Mar 1920
Medal Card
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2/ Lancashire Fusiliers |
Sergeant |
3526 |
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VICTORY |
H/1/101 B8 |
1837 |
Discharged 9 Sep 1919 |
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15 Star |
H/1/18B |
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Silver War Badge List |
H/2859/1 |
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15 May 1915 |
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K1380
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Silver War Badge
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the “WAR BADGE”
No. H/2859/1 23 Sep 1919 War Office
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No. of Badge |
Enlistment |
Discharge |
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Whether served Overseas |
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3526 |
Sergeant |
Cumberbirch E. [Ernest] |
Lancashire Fusiliers |
B/304121 |
5 Jun 1912 |
9 Sep 1919 |
392 (XVI) K.R. [Age:] 26 |
A.I. Yes |
Preston, 18 Sep 1919
Medals as a Private were Unlcaimed
ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS REGIMENT
No. 53
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Decoration granted under Army Order 20 of 1919 [1914-15 Star].
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1/K.O.R.L. |
2481 |
Private |
CUMBERBIRCH Ernest |
26 Jan 1915 (1) [France] |
42507 Private Discharged 6 Jul 1918 Star returned KR/992 8149/Adt [unclaimed] |
20 Dec 1919, Shrewsbury
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS REGIMENT
5350 (b)
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the Victory Medal and British War Medal under Army Orders 301 and 266 of 1919.
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42507 |
Private |
CUMBERBIRCH Ernest |
1/R Lanc. R. Pte 2481 1/R. Lan. R. 4/Garr/R/ W. Fus. 42507 1/R. W. Fus. 1/R.W. Fus. |
British War & Victory medals returned (992 K.R.) 8639/Adt [unclaimed] |
26 Feb 1921, Shrewsbury
Medal Card
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Royal Lancashire Regiment |
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VICTORY |
J/2/102 B17 |
5350 |
Discharged 6 Jul 1918 Returned CRV 143/B d: 1 Nov 1924 A/VS 11420 8639/Adt [15 Star] Returned (1743 K.R. 1912) 8149/Adt
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15 Star |
J/2/2 C |
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Silver War Badge List |
J/652/2 |
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Silver War Badge
ROLL of INDIVIDUALS entitled to the “WAR BADGE”
No. J/652/2 War Office 24 Jun 1918
B/6/1178
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Enlistment |
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42507 |
Pte |
Cumberbirch, Ernest |
R.W.F. [Royal Welsh Fusiliers] |
418,802 |
21 Jul 1914 |
6 Jul 1918 |
A.O. 265 Para 2. B. 1. Para 392, (16) K.R. |
Age 25, Yes |
Shrewsbury, 22 June 1918
