Armed Forces: Attestation papers of Herbert George Gumbleton
Date: 10 Mar 1898
Short Service
Army form B2657 years with the Colours and 5 years in the Reserve or, if the man completes his 7 years' service with the Colours while beyond the seas, then for a further period, not exceeding one year, with the Colours and the remainder of the 12 years in the Reserve.
| No. | 26945 |
| Name: | Herbert George GUMBLETON |
| Corps: | Royal Artillery |
| Born in: | Parish of Lambeth; town of London; county of Surrey |
| British subject: | Yes |
| Age: | 18 years 1 month |
| Trade or calling: | Clerk |
| Resided out of father's house for 3 years: | No |
| Apprentice: | No |
| Married: | No |
| Belong to army etc: | No |
| Ever served in army etc: | No |
| Truly stated previous service: | Yes |
| Ever rejected for services: | No |
| Willing to be vaccinated: | Yes |
| What corps: | Royal Artillery |
| Did you receive a notice: | Yes from Sergt Henderson; corps: 15 Yorks |
| Willing to serve for 12 years etc: | Yes |
| Taken at | London 10 March 1898 |
| Height | 5ft 4 3/8 in |
| Weight | 127 lb |
| chest: | Min 33 in; max 35 in |
| Complexion: | Fair |
| Eyes: | Hazel |
| Hair: | Brown |
| Religion: | CofE |
| Medical examination: | Considered fit for army; 18 March 1898 London |
| Approved for recruitment into Royal Artillery: | 21 Mar 1898, London |
| Distinctive marks: | Scar left index finger
Mole cheek |
| Ever imprisoned: | No |
| Service reckoned from | 18 March 1898 |
| Joined at Aldershot | 21 Mar 1898 |
| Service: | Corps RHA; Posted; Rank driver; date 21 Mar 1898 |
| Discharged | Rank Driver Date 14 may 1898 (Not likely etc)
Unfitted for duties of Horse Artillery. Vide 115 Art 7 3177 Dr 45913 |
| Military history sheet | Country: Home; From: 18 March 1898; To: 14 May 1898; Days: 58 |
| Next of kin: | Father Richard GUMBLETON, 53 Knatchbull Road, Camberwell, London SE |
10 Mar 1898
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