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Robert Edwin Cumberledge 1870-1954
Gunner 68894 & 9741 Royal Garrison Artillery & Private S/439398 Army Service Corp
Robert Edwin Cumberledge was born 16 January 1870 in Gibraltar. He was the son of Robert Cumberledge, a Corporal 585 in the 15th Brigade Royal Artillery, and his wife Sarah. Robert Edwin's father had died before he was born and aged 18 years of age he followed in his father' footsteps and joined the Royal Artillery. He joined at Woolwich on 3 October 1888. His description on enlistment was:
- Age: 18 years 8 months
- Height: 5 feet 9⁷⁄₈ inches
- Weight: 131 lbs
- Chest: 33 inches
- Complexion: Fresh
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Brown
- Religious denomination: Church of England
- Distinctive Marks:
- Mole front of breast
- Dot left forearm
- Scar left wrist
He became Gunner 68894 in the Royal Artillery serving in various batteries. He was initially discharged having completed his first period of engagement having completed 13 years in the army on 30 September 1901. His description on discharge was:
- Age: 31 years 8 months
- Height: 6 feet
- Chest: 38 inches
- Complexion: Fresh
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Brown
- Trade: Clerk
- Intended place of residence: 58 Hanover Street, Pimlico, London
- Descriptive Marks:
- Mole from of breast
- Dots left forearm
- Scar left wrist
- The above named man is discharged in consequence of the termination of his first period of engagement.
He re-enlisted on 13 November 1901 to complete 21 years in the army becoming Gunner 9471 Royal Garrison Artillery. His description was given as:
- Age: 31 years / months
- Height: 5 feet 11¾ inches
- Weigh 164 lbs
- Chest measurement min: 37½ inches maximum: 40 inches
- Complexion: Fresh
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Brown
- Church of England: Yes
- Distinctive Marks:
- Mole Chest
Robert Edwin Cumberledge's Military Service
Certificates of Education
- 3rd Class 12 Mar 1889
- 2nd Class 14 May 1889
Campaigns
- Occupation of Crete 1897
- Miranzai Expedition 1891
- Isazai Field Force 1892
- Chitral Relief Force 1895
- South Africa 1899
Medals, decorations and annuities
- Indian 1854 [India General Service Medal] with “Samana” Clasp 1891
- Indian 1895 with Clasp for Chitral 1895
- South Africa Medal 1899 With Clasps Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Lady Smith & South Africa 1901
- Long Service & Good Conduct medal (with gratuity) A.O. 254/08
Name and Address of next of kin
Mother, Sarah Cumberledge 58 Hanover Street, Pimlico, London
Elder Brother, William, Warder General Prison, Singapore
Elder Brother, Frederick, St George’s Hospital, London
World War One
STATEMENT of the SERVICES if No. S/439398 Name Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Age on Enlistment: 48 years 10 months
Enlisted for Period of the war
General Service Deemed to have enlisted Private 18 April 1918
Called up for service Private 2 November 1918
Army Service Corps Supplies Posted Private 5 November 1918
Army Service Corps RSP [Reserve Supply Personnel] Depot Joined 4 November 1918
Discharged Unit, Crystal Palace Transferred to Class “Z” Army Reserve on Demobilization Date: 12 Jun 1919 Rank: Private 12 June 1919, Place: Woolwich Dockyard, Address: 126 Crampton Street, Walworth, S.E.
Serial No. 124445
Military Character: Very Good
Family
Robert Edwin Cumberledge married Jessie Brodie 15 August 1916 at Lambeth Register Office.
Military Service Record
SHORT SERVICE
(7 years with Colors, and 5 years in the Reserve)
ATTESTATION OF
No. R.A. [Royal Artillery] 68894
Name: Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Corps: Royal Artillery
Joined at Woolwich on 3rd October 1888
Name: Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Parish or Town of birth: Gibraltar
British Subject: Yes
Age: 18 Years 8 Months
Trade: Clerk
Pervious Service: No
For what Corps are you willing to be enlisted: Royal Artillery
1st October 1888 at London
Description if Robert Edwin Cumberledge on Enlistment
Age: 18 years 8 months
Height: 5 feet 9⁷⁄₈ inches
Weight: 131 lbs
Chest: 33 inches
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Religious denomination: Church of England
Distinctive Marks:
- Mole front of breast
- Dot left forearm
- Scar left wrist
CERTIFICATE OF FINAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION
I have examined the Recruit in accordance with above Certificate, and have completed his Description in ink. I consider him Fit and approve him for the Army.
Date: 1st October 1888
Place: London
Certificate of Primary Medical Examination
I hereby certify that the above-named recruit was inspected by me, and I consider him fit for service in the Royal Artillery and that I have examined this Attestation and find it properly filled up.
Date: 1st October 1888
Place: London
Certificate of Approving Field Officer
I certify that this Attestation of the above-named recruit is correct, and that the required forms appear to have been complied with. I accordingly approve, and appoint him to Royal Artillery
If enlisted by special authority, number and date to be here quoted: 27/Artillery C/818 24 Sep 1888
Date: 1 October 1888
Place: London
STATEMENT of the SERVICES of No. 68894 Name; Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Service towards limited engagement reckons from 1st October 1888
Royal Artillery, London Division: Attested Gunner 1st October 1888
2/1st Brigade South Irish Division: Transferred Gunner 22 December 1888
Became Mountain Artillery Battalion: 10 Reorganisation Gunner 1 July 1889
Battalion: 3 Posted Gunner 18 February 1890
Granted Good Conduct Pay @ 1d 1 October 1890
Forfeited Good Conduct Pay @ 1d 8 October 1890
Restored Good Conduct Pay @ 1d 8 February 1892
Granted Good Conduct Pay @ 2d 1 October 1894
Appointed Acting Bombardier 11 February 1895
Battery: 4 Posted Acting Bombardier 23 January 1896
1st Class Army Reserve Transferred Acting Bombardier 22 February 1896 114 Days service not allowed to reckon for pension or Good Conduct Pay
Eastern Division London Division RE Rejoined the Colors Gunner 16 June 1896
East Division Depot Posted Gunner 1st November 1896
Mountain Artillery Battery: 4 Transferred Gunner 14 November 1896
Good Conduct Pay 127) Granted Good Conduct Pay @ 3d 23 Jan 1901
Depot Posted Gunner 15 August 1901
Discharged 1st Period 30 September 1901
Re-enlisted under Army Order of 1900 as No: 9471 Royal Garrison Artillery on 13 Nov 1901
South African War Gratuity paid by Paymaster Woolwich D2/2750/7 (RA559)
Total Service forfeited 114 Days
Total Service towards Engagement to 30 Sep 1901 (date of discharge) 13 years – days
Robert Edwin Cumberledge MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
Home from 1st October 1888 to 17 February 1890 1 years 140 Days
India from 18 February 1890 to 17 February 1896 6 Years 0 Days
Home from 18 February 1896 to 9 April 1897 1 Year 51 Days
Malta from 10 April 1897 to 22 April 1897 13 Days
Crete from 23 April 1897 to 24 Nov 1897 216 Days
Malta from 25 November 1897 13 February 1898 81 Days
Home from 14 February 1898 to 15 November 1899 1 Year 215 Days
South Africa from 16 November 1899 to 13 September 1901 1 Years 302 Days
Home from 14 September 1901 to 30 September 1901 17 Days
Educated at: Royal Military Asylum: Yes D2 54041
Name and Address of Next of Kin: Mother, Sarah Cumberledge 15(a) Johnson’s Place No 7 Rutland Street Pimlico London
Campaigns:
- Occupation of Crete 1897
- Miranzai Expedition 1891
- Isazai Field Force 1892
- Chitral Relief Force 1895
- South Africa 1899
Medals, decorations and annuities:
- Indian Medal ^1854^ [India General Service Medal] with “Samana” Clasp 1891
- Indian War Medal of 1895 with Clasp for Chitral 1895
- Entitled to South African Medal 1899 V:
Certificates of Education:
- 3rd Class 12 Mar 1889
- 2nd Class 14 May 1889
Character on being passed to Reserve: Very Good
Intended place of Residence on Transfer to Army Reserve: 7 Rutland Street, Pimlico
Proceedings On Discharge
No. 68894 Army Rank: Gunner
Name: Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Corps of Regular Forces: Royal Garrison Artillery
Battalion, Battery, Company, Depot: Depot Mountain Division
Date of Discharge: 30th September 1901
Place of Discharge: Newport MM [Monmouthshire]
Description at time of Discharge
Age: 31 years 8 months
Height: 6 feet
Chest: 38 inches
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Trade: Clerk
Intended place of residence: 58 Hanover Street, Pimlico, London
Descriptive Marks:
- Mole from of breast
- Dots left forearm
- Scar left wrist
The above named man is discharged in consequence of the termination of his first period of engagement.
Conduct and character whilst with the Colours have been according to the records etc.: Very Good
He is in possession of the following Good Conduct Badges: Three
Medals and Decorations:
- India Medal with Clasp “Samana” 1895 [sic]
- India Medal with Clasp “Relief of Chitral” 1895
- Entitled to South African Medal 1899 V:
Certificate of Education: Second Class
Service towards Engagement to 30 Sep 1901 (the date to which the Record of Service is completed) 13 years – days
The discharge of the above-named man Is hereby confirmed.
(Place) Newport MM
(Date) 30th September 1901
STATEMENT of the SERVICES of No. 9471 Royal Garrison Artillery Name Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Service towards limited engagement reckons from 13 November 1901
Joined at Newport MM on 14 November 1901
RGA [Royal Garrison Artillery] Mountain Division, Depot, attached Gunner 13 November 1901
Granted Good Conduct Pay @3 13 November 1901
Former Service in Royal Artillery i.e. 13 Years allowed to reckon towards Pension and 12 Years 251 days towards Good Conduct Pat on re-enlistment under AO 106 of 1900
Depot Forfeited 1d Good Conduct Pay 1 July 1902
RGA Depot Posted Gunner 17 August 1902
Good Conduct Pay Restored Good Conduct Pay at 3d 1 July 1903
Elects RL WT A.O. 66/02 Granted CL 1 S.P. at 7d 1 Apr 1904
Became RGA 4 Battalion, Depot, Gunner 1 March 1907
Granted 4d Good Conduct Badge March 1907
Paid Appointed Acting Bombardier 1 September 1908
Discharged at Great Yarmouth 12 November 1909
Termination of Engagement
Character:- Exemplary
Total Service forfeited: NIL
Total Service towards Engagement to 12 Nov 1909 (date of discharge) 8 years – days
Total Service towards Pension to 12 Nov 1909 (date of discharge) 21 years – days
SHORT SERVICE
To Complete 21 Years Service at home or abroad
No. 9471 Royal Garrison Artillery
Name: Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Corps: Royal Garrison Artillery
Name: Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Parish or Town of Birth: Gibraltar
British Subject: Yes
Age: 31 Years 9 Months
Trade: Clerk
Previous Service: Yes, Royal Garrison Artillery discharged on completion of 1st period of limited engagement
Corps willing to ne enlisted in to: Royal Regiment of Artillery Royal Garrison Artillery
Are you willing to service upon the following conditions provided His Majesty should so long require your services to complete 21 years service at home or abroad.
London, 13 day of November 1901
Description of Robert Edwin Cumberledge on Enlistment
Age: 31 years / months
Height: 5 feet 11¾ inches
Weigh 164 lbs
Chest measurement min: 37½ inches maximum: 40 inches
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Church of England: Yes
Distinctive Marks:
- Mole Chest
Reenlistment
Certificate of Medical Examination
I have examined the above-named recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
He can see at the required distance with either eye: his heart and lung are healthy: he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description. I consider him fit for the Army.
Date: 13th November 1901
Place: London
Certificate of Primary Military Examination
I hereby certify that the above-named recruit was inspected by me, and I consider him fit for service in the Royal Regiment of Artillery (Royal Garrison Artillery) and that due care has been exercised in his enlistment.
Date: 13th November 1901
Place: London
Certificate of Approving Officer
I certify that his Attestation of the above-named recruit is correct, and properly filled up, and that the required forms appear to have been complied with. I accordingly approve, and appoint him to the ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY (ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY)
Date: 13th November 1901
Place: London
STATEMENT of the SERVICES of No. 9471 Royal Garrison Artillery Name Robert Edwin Cumberledge
See above.
MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
Home from 13 November 1901 to 12 November 1909 8 Years
Certificates of Education:
- 3rd Class 12 Mar 1889
- 2nd Class 14 May 1889
Campaigns:
- Occupation of Crete 1897
- Miranzai Expedition 1891
- Isazai Field Force 1892
- Chitral Relief Force 1895
- South Africa 1899
Medals, decorations and annuities:
- Indian 1854 [India General Service Medal] with “Samana” Clasp 1891
- Indian 1895 with Clasp for Chitral 1895
- South Africa Medal 1899 With Clasps Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Lady Smith & South Africa 1901
- Long Service & Good Conduct medal (with gratuity) A.O. 254/08
Name and Address of next of kin:
- Mother, Sarah Cumberledge 58 Hanover Street, Pimlico, London
- Elder Brother, William, Warder General Prison, Singapore
- Elder Brother, Frederick, St George’s Hospital, London
STATEMENT of the SERVICES if No. S/439398 Name Robert Edwin Cumberledge
Age on Enlistment: 48 years 10 months
Enlisted for Period of the war
General Service Deemed to have enlisted Private 18 April 1918
Called up for service Private 2 November 1918
Army Service Corps Supplies Posted Private 5 November 1918
Army Service Corps RSP [Reserve Supply Personnel] Depot Joined 4 November 1918
Discharged Unit, Crystal Palace Transferred to Class “Z” Army Reserve on Demobilization Date: 12 Jun 1919 Rank: Private 12 June 1919, Place: Woolwich Dockyard, Address: 126 Crampton Street, Walworth, S.E.
Serial No. 124445
Military Character: Very Good
Home from 2 November 1918
MILITARY HISTORY SHEET
Name and Address of next of Kin: Jessie Cumberledge 126 Crampton Street, Walworth
Particulars as to Marriage: (a) Christian and Surname of Woman, (b) place and date of marriage, (c) name of officiating Minister or Registrar
- Jessie Brodie (Spinster)
- Lambeth Register Office 15 August 1916
- As above
SHORT SERVICE
ATTESTATION OF No. 68894 Name Robert Edwin Cumberledge, Corps: Royal Artillery, Joined at Woolwich on 3rd October 1888
See above.
Re-enlistment MEDICAL HISTORY of Cumberledge Christian Name: Robert Edwin
Examined: 13th day of November 1901, London
Birthplace: Gibraltar
Age: 31⁹∕₁₂
Trade: Clerk
Height: 5 feet 11¾ inches
Weight: 164
Chest measurement: minimum: 37½ inches maximum: 40 inches
Physical development: Good
Small Pox Marks: None
Vaccinated: Infancy & Adult
Enlisted on 13th day of November 1901 at London
Joined on enlistment: Depot Mountain Division Royal Garrison Artillery
Cumberledge, Christian Name: Robert Edwin
Station or Troop Ship: Newport, Date of arrival: 3 September 1898 admitted to hospital 17 December 1898, Discharged from Hospital 22 December 1898, Disease: Gonorrhoea, 6 days in hospital, Recurrence
Special MEDICAL HISTORY of Surname: Cumberledge Christian Name: Robert Edwin
Enlisted 1st October 1888 at London
Birthplace: Gibraltar
Age: 18
Trade: Clerk
Height: 69⁷∕₈
Weight: 131 lbs
Chest: 33 inches
Physical Development: Good
Vaccination Marks: left arm, number: 8
When Vaccinated: Childhood
Re-vaccinated on 11th October 1888, Arm: Left, Number: Two, Result: Failed
On Enlistment Joined:
- Depot Battery London Division, R.A. Regtl. No: 68894, 3rd October 1888
- 2 Mountain Battery. S.I. [South Irish] D.[Division] R.A, 22 December 1888
- No. 3 Mountain Battery Royal Artillery, Regtl. No. 9471/Royal Garrison Artillery, 17 Feb 1890
- No. 4 Mountain Battery Royal Artillery, Regtl. No. 9471/Royal Garrison Artillery, 14 Nov 1896
- Discharged 12th November 1909
General remarks as to habits: Regular, Good, Temperate.
Cumberledge, Christian Name: Robert Edwin
Woolwich 3rd Oct 1888
Newport 22 Dec 1888 Revaccinated (R3) 28 Mar 1889 Result ‘modified’
Admission to Hospital from 1889 Aug 16 to 1889 Aug 22 Conjunctivitis 7 days in hospital, mild cold zinc coh’
Date of arrival in India 18 Feb 1890
R. [Rawal] Pindi arrived:18 Feb 1891 Examined & found fit for active service
Khyrajali arrived:6 May 1892 Examined for active Service and found fit 8 Sep 1892
Rawal Pindi arrived: 2 Feb 1894 Examined for field service & found fit 20 Mar 1895
Camp Khar arrived 11 Apr 1895 Admitted to Hospital from 11 Apr 1895 to 11 11 Apr 1895 transferred General Field Hospital from 15 Apr 1895 to 3 May 1895 Pyphilis Primary, 23 days in hospital, Contagion mild, mercury
Newport MM, arrived 3 Sep 1898 admitted Hospital from 1 Nov 1898 to 7 Dec 1898 Gonoorhoea 37 days in hospital Contagion sheet stage very medium
REVISION, RENEWALS, OF PENSION
Name: R Cumberledge
Chelsea Number: 88110/C
39d a day from 13 Jun 1929
A/O/ 89/44 Increase to £77 3 a yr from 1 Jan 1944 to 31 Dec 1945
15 Jan 1949 A.O. 89/1944 Increase to £77 3 1 Per annum from 1 Jan 1946 to 30 Nov 1946
58/1947 Increase to £83 1 10 Per annum from 1 Dec 1946
21 Aug 1952 A.O. 152 increase to 41/10d a week from 1 Oct 1952
A.O.s 58/47 & 111/52
Weekly rate of 41/10 converted to £109 1 10 per annum 24 March 1954
