Cumberbatch Family History

Robert Cecil Cumberbatch

Robert Cecil Cumberbatch[1, 2]

Male 1892 - 1963  (70 years)

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  • Name Robert Cecil Cumberbatch  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    Birth 29 Jun 1892  Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17
    Gender Male 
    Residence 2 Apr 1911  Victoria Hotel, 7 Victoria Road, Kensington, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [17
    Age: 19y 
    Education 1912  Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Trinity College Oxford 
    • Matriculated 1912.
      1912 Cumberbatch, R. C. Lieutenant Rifle Brigade.
      Source: Oxford University Roll of Service 1914-1916; second edition, revised
    Occupation 17 Oct 1914  [5
    Temporary 2nd Lieutenant 
    Occupation 26 Nov 1914  [6, 18
    Temporary Lieutenant 15th Battalion The Rifle Brigade 
    Occupation 22 Nov 1916  [7
    Temporary Captain Rifle Brigade transferred to General List 
    Occupation 28 Sep 1928  [9
    Merchant 
    Occupation 10 Mar 1941  [10
    Captain 191279 Intelligence Corps to be Lieutenant 
    Occupation 1 Mar 1950  [11
    Captain Intelligence Corps becomes Major on completion of Short Service Commission 
    Residence 19 May 1960  16 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1 Mar 1963  16 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Death 1 Mar 1963  Athens, Greece Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 14
    Age: 74y 
    Probate 9 Jul 1963  London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Custom Reference Number 0000648 
    Custom Reference Number 1911020 
    Person ID I648  Cumberbatch
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2021 

    Father CMG: Companion Order of St Michael and St George and was decorated for services rendered in Asia Minor Henry Alfred Cumberbatch,   b. 27 Jun 1858, Berdiansk, Russia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Dec 1918, 5 Brunswick Terrace, Melcombe Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Mother Helene Gertrude Rees,   b. 14 May 1869, Birkenhead Registration Dsitrct, Cheshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Aug 1928, Ravenstone, Roystone Park Road, Hatch End, Pinner, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years) 
    Marriage Between 16 Jan 1891 and 17 Jan 1891  All Saints' Church, Boudjah (Buca), near Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 16, 19, 20
    Notes 
    • Marriage
      CUMBERBATCH - REES
      16/01/1891
      At the British Consulate, Smyrna, and on the 17th at All Saints' Church, Boudjah, near Smyrna, by the Rev L Le Bouvier, Henry A Cumberbatch, H.M. Consul at Adrianople, eldest suriving son of the late Robert Wm Cumberbatch H.M. Consulate Smyrna, to Helene Gertrude Rees, youngest daughter of Thomas B Rees of Smyrna. No cards.
      19th century British Newspapers [21]
    Photos
    All Saints Boudjah Izmir Turkey from Illustrated London News
    All Saints Boudjah Izmir Turkey from Illustrated London News
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    Family ID F222  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nora Skender,   b. 26 Oct 1899, Athens, Greece Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Apr 1973, 82 Paliologan, Corfu, Greece Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [1
    Marriage 18 Feb 1920  Piraeus, Greece Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 8
    Children 
     1. Living
    Family ID F241  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Oct 2012 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Jun 1892 - Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 19y - 2 Apr 1911 - Victoria Hotel, 7 Victoria Road, Kensington, London, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducation - Trinity College Oxford - 1912 - Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 18 Feb 1920 - Piraeus, Greece Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 19 May 1960 - 16 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1 Mar 1963 - 16 Kanari Street, Athens, Greece Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Age: 74y - 1 Mar 1963 - Athens, Greece Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 9 Jul 1963 - London, England Link to Google Earth
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    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 2 Head
    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 2 Head
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    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 2
    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 2
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    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 3
    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 3
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    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch
    Robert Cecil Cumberbatch
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    Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Member
    Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Member
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    Captain Robert Cecil Cumberbatch June 1918
    Captain Robert Cecil Cumberbatch June 1918
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    Media Date: BET 1916 AND 1918
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  • Notes 
    • Birth
      CUMBERBATCH
      29/06/1892
      At Smyrna, the wife of Henry A Cumberbatch, H.M. Consul at Adrianople, of a son

      19th century British Newspapers
    • Fair complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, height: 1.75 m (www.ellisisland.org)
    • Was a life member of The Massachusetts Society of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. [2]
    • CUMBERBATCH Robert Cecil of 16 Kanari Street Athens Greece died 1 March 1963 Probate London 9 July [1963] to The Royal Bank of Scotland. Effects £6887 10s 8d. [14]
    • COPY PROCEEDINGS.
      COURT OF ENQUIRY assembled at the 41st Bde. Bombschool this _ day of September, 1915, to enquire into the deaths of the following N.C.Os and men of the 41st Brigade.
      No Corpl Barrett, 8th Bn Rifle Bde.
      No 7240 L/Cpl Wooley, 8th Bn K.R.R.
      No 1293 Rfmn Kershaw, 8th Bn K.R.R.
      and also into the wounding of the following;-
      2nd Lieut Domville 8th Bn K.R.R.
      Rfn Thorley 8th Bn K.R.R.

      The COURT assembles as follows;-
      PRESIDENT Captain P.M. Milward 7th R Bde.
      MEMBERS 2nd Lieut Emerson 9th K.R.R.
      2nd Lieut A.E.J. Maclean 9th K.R.R.

      No 7009 Rfmn Brookes A.E, 8th Bn K.K.Rifles states;-
      On the 17th instant, at about 3-15 p.m. I was under cover in trench C I saw Rfmn Kershaw take a Bethune Bomb in his hand. He was standing in Barricade B I saw him remove the tape from the Nobel Safety Lighter he removed the pin and pressed down. He was [in] the act of turning the lighter when the Bomb exploded. I remained in observation and saw L/Cpl Woolley who was standing immediately behind Rfn Kershaw and Rfmn Kershaw fall.
      I went forward and found Rfn Kershaw dead and the others at Barricade B wounded. I assisted L/CPl Woolley who died in a few moments. A Doctor (Lieut Hopkins 43rd Field Amb) arrived before L/Cpl Woolley died. I noticed the others at Barricade B on the ground with men who had been with me in trench C assisting them. The following were at Barricade B Rfn Kershaw, L/Cpl Woolley Corpl Barrett, Lieut Domville, Rfmn Thorley. I indicate on the diagram the position of the above just before the explosion. Rfmn Kershaw (a) L/Cpl Woolley (b) Rfmn Thorley (e) Lieut Domville (d) Corpl Barrett ( c). No others were at Barricade B, but two squads were waiting in trench C.
      sd Rfn A.E. Brookes
      7009 8th K.R.R.C.


      No 8998 Rfmn Simpson .J. 8th K.R.R.;-
      On the 17th instant, at about 3:15, I was in trench C and was detailed as next man to Rfn Kershaw to throw a live bomb. Rfmn Kershaw was in Barricade B at point (a) I saw him take a Bethune Bomb in his left hand. He stripped the paper off the Nobel Safety Match and pressed down the match. The bomb exploded immediately, I ran towards the road in search of assistance; I met a Doctor coming. The bombs which had been thrown had been assembled by my squad about half an hour before practice. I had been under instruction for two days. The Bombs, the detonators, fuzes, and safety matches were as supplied.
      The fuzes and detonators were fitted together, we fixed the detonators in the bombs, and fitted the matches to the fuze, we pinched the match with nippers supplied. LCpl Woolley was present when the bombs were being made up, he examined all.
      sd/ Rfn J.Simpson, 8998
      8th Bn K.R.R.

      No 1596 Rfn Thorley W.J. 8th Bn states;-
      On the 17th instant at about 3:15p.m., I was a member of the 8th K.R.R. under instruction for Bomb Throwing. We had been under instruction for two days. I was standing in Barricade B in position ( c) and was waiting my turn to throw. Rfmn Kershaw was at the Barricade in position (a) and was preparing to throw his first live bomb. The bombs were made up by my squad and at about 2 p.m. on the 17th instant. We were given the parts and L/Cpl Woolley instructed us and examined all the bombs made up. I saw Rfn Kershaw take a bomb in his hand, he tore off the tape, took out the pin, pressed down on the match and turned the head. The bomb exploded instantly. I was wounded in the hand and saw nothing further. I was bandaged by a comrade and walked to hospital.
      Rfn W.J. Thorley,
      8th K.R.R.

      Lieut Cumberbatch 7th R.B. [Rifle Brigade] states;- On the 17th instant I was with the 7th R.B. squad some distance from the accident. I heard cries and proceeded to the spot where I found a Doctor who had just arrived and the wounded being bandaged. As senior present I ordered the stock of made up bombs in Barricade B to be removed and left untouched and I have now ordered these to be packed and returned t the transport of the Brigade H.Q. Rfn Kershaw was dead on arrival. L/Cpl Woolley died within a few minutes and I am informed that Corpl Barrett has since died and that 2nd Lieut Doinville (sic) has been evacuated from the 43rd Field Ambulance. Rfn Thorley has been treated in the 42nd Field Ambulance and has now returned.
      (sgd) R.C. Cumberbatch Lieut.
      7th Rifle Brigade.


      I attach sketch of scene of accident references as follows;-
      A. Pit into which bombs were thrown
      B. Tee shaped Barricade used by throwers
      C. D. Position or 1st and 2nd witnesses and of 2 squads waiting to throw. C.D. is a type of fire trench
      a. Position of Rfn Kershaw (thrower)
      b. Position of L/Cpl Woolley
      c. Position of Corpl Barrett
      d. Position of 2nd Lieut Domville
      e. Position of Rfn Thorley
      The position of Corpl Barrett is not quite clear as witnesses are inclined to disagree.
      Sd/ H Milward, Captain PRESIDENT
      Sd/ Frank Emerson, 2nd Lieut, 9th K.R.R.
      Sd/ A.E.J. MacLean 2nd Lieut 9th K.R.R.

      OPINION.
      I am of the opinion that the injuries received by 2nd Lieut Domville and Rfmn Thorley, 8th K.R.R. were due to an accident and that they were not to blame.
      sd/ H.H. Green. Lieut. Colonel.
      Commanding 8th Battn. Kings Royal Rifles.
      3rd October. 1915.

      OPINION.
      3rd October. 1915.
      I am of opinion that the death of Corpl Barrett, occurred through an accident and that no blame can be attached to anyone. I would however add that courses of this sort should be supervised by a really competent instructional staff.
      Sd R. Maclachlan, Lieut Colonel
      Commanding 8th Bn Rifle Brigade.
      3rd October, 1915.

      Certified Copy
      Captain i/c New Armies Infantry Records. G.H.QRs 3rd Echelon.
      15-1-16 [15 Jan 1916] 

      Originating Record WO 363. R/7240 Ernest Woolley, King's Royal Rifle Corps
      Name: Ernest Woolley
      Gender: Male
      Birth Date: abt 1890
      Enlistment Age: 24
      Document Year: 1914
      Residence Place: 8 Saint Luke Street, Hanley Staffs
      Regimental Number: 7240
      Regiment Name: King's Royal Rifle Corps, Service Battalion [22]
    • No 34 Casualty Clearing Station
      HOSPITAL ADMISSION and DISCHARGE BOOK FIELD SERVICE
      Admission Number: 16342-14
      Regiment: 7 Rifle Brigade ‘A’ Company
      Rank: Captain
      Name: Cumberbatch R.C. [Robert Cecil]
      Age: 24
      Service: 1 10/12
      Completed months with Field Force: 1 year
      Wounds: GSW [Gun Shot Wound] Shoulder (R)
      Date of Admission: 18 Aug 1916
      Date of transfer: 19 Aug 1916
      Religion: CE [Church of England]
      Observations: 15 AT

      MH 106/749 National Archives
      https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM%2FMH106%2FP2%2F127621 [23]

  • Sources 
    1. [S35] File (merged): C:\Users\Bob\Documents\Family Historian Projects\Cumberbatch of Bristol\Alexander Cumberbatch of Bristol 2010-11-19.ged.
      Record originated in...

    2. [S4778] Robert Cecil Cumberbatch - The Massaschusetts Society of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Application.

    3. [S143] Births , GRO CONSULAR BIRTH INDICES (1849 to 1965)1891 - 1895 Cumberbatch Robert Cecil.

    4. [S13623] Britain School & University Memorial Rolls: Oxford University 1914-1918 R C Cumberbatch Lieutenance Rifle Brigade.

    5. [S8932] Temporary Second Lieutenant Robert Cecil Cumberbatch.

    6. [S8930] Temporary Lieutenant Robert Cecil Cumberbatch 15th Battalion The Rifle Brigade.

    7. [S8934] Temporary Captain Robert Cecil Cumberbatch The Rifle Brigade transferred to General List.

    8. [S167] Marriages, GRO CONSULAR MARRIAGES (1849-1965)1916 - 1920 Robert C Cumberbatch & Nora Skender.

    9. [S6898] Will Helene Gertrude Cumberbatch Proved 28 September 1928.

    10. [S8935] Captain Robert Cecil Cumberbatch Intelligence Corps to be Lieutenant.

    11. [S8936] Captain Robert Cecil Cumberbatch Intelligence Corps relinquishes Short Service Commission and becomes Major.

    12. [S13622] GRO Consular Death Indices 1961-1965 Robert C Cumberbatch Athens, Greece Age: 74.

    13. [S39] Lt. Col. Stephen Cave, Another Family History Database - Lt. Col. Cave, (Name: Print-out of the Descendants of Abraham Parry Cumberbatch 22 August 2001;), Page 1.

    14. [S12856] Will of Robert Cecil Cumberbatch died 1 Mar 1963 and proved 9 Jul 1963.

    15. [S69] Ellis Island Online, Ellis Island Records, (Name: Internet;), Database Search Results.

    16. [S129] Smyrna_BMD_19th_century_British_Newspapers.pdf, (Smyrna_BMD_19th_century_British_Newspapers.pdf).

    17. [S621] Census 1911 Kensington, London, England RG14PN106 RG78PN4 RD2 SD1 ED19 SN224, (RG14PN106 RG78PN4 RD2 SD1 ED19 SN224).

    18. [S8933] Temporary Lieutenant Robert Cecil Cumberbatch The Rifle Brigade.

    19. [S165] Marriages , GRO CONSULAR MARRIAGES (1849-1965)1891 - 1895 Henry Alfred Cumberbatch & Helen Gertrude Rees.

    20. [S184] Who Was Who 1916 - 1928 Henry Alfred Cumberbatch.

    21. [S35] File (merged): C:\Users\Bob\Documents\Family Historian Projects\Cumberbatch of Bristol\Alexander Cumberbatch of Bristol 2010-11-19.ged.

    22. [S13624] WW1 Service Record Ernest Woolley Rifleman 7240 Kings Royal Rifle Regiment accidentally killed 17 Sep 1915 - contains statement by Liuet Robert Cecil Cumberbatch.

    23. [S13625] British Armed Forces, First World War Soldiers' Medical Records No 34 Casualty Clearing Station Captain R C Cumberbatch 18 Aug 1916.