Armed Forces: Service record: Benjamin John Gumbleton
Date: 3 Apr 1900
Place: London
Short service attestation: Benjamin John Gumbleton
- No:
- 3507
- Name:
- Benjamin John Gumbleton
- Corps:
- Coldstream Guards
- Parish where born:
- Whaddon
- Near town of:
- Salisbury
- County:
- Wilts
- British subject:
- Yes
- Age:
- 18 years 1 month
- Trade or calling:
- Labourer
- Resided out of father's house for 3 years:
- No
- Married:
- No
- Ever sentenced to imprisonment:
- No
- Belong to any service unit:
- Yes 3 Wilts Regt
- Have you aver served in Her Majesty's Army:
- No except in Militia in which I am still serving
- Truly stated previous military experience:
- Yes
- Ever been rejected as unfit:
- No
- Willing to be vaccinated:
- Yea
- What corps are you enlisting for:
- The Coldstream Guards
- Did you receive and understand notice:
- Yes
- Date:
- 3 April 1900
- Age:
- 18yrs 1 month
- Eyes:
- Blue
- Hair:
- Black
- Height:
- 5 feet 9¾ inches
- Weight:
- 136 lbs
- Minimum chest:
- 33 inches
- Maximum chest:
- 35 inches
- Complexion:
- Florid
- Religion:
- C of E
- Distinguishing marks:
- Tattoo marks on left & right wrists
- Medical examination:
- Fit for army
- Date
- 22 march 1900
- Service towards limited engagement reckons from:
- 3.4.1900
- Joined at:
- London
- Joined on:
- 5.4.1900
- Next of kin:
- Father George, Mother Elizabeth - Whaddon Nr Salisbury, WIlts. Brothers William, Harry, Walter (older). Sisters alice, Martha (older)
- Date of discharge
- 7 Sept 1900
- Place of discharge:
- London
- Age at discharge:
- 18 years 6 months
- Discharged in consequence of:
- His having been found medically unfit for further service
- Conduct & character:
- Good
- Special qualifications:
- Nil
- Statement of service:
- 158 days.
Corps | Battn. or Depot | Promotions &c | Army rank | Dates |
---|---|---|---|---|
Coldstream Guards | 3 | Attested | Pte | 3.4.1900 |
Discharged medically 'Medically unfit' | Pte | 7.9.1900 |
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