Humphrey, Albert Newton

Albert Humphrey was born on May 15, 1891 in Bristol, England to parents Albert and Harriett Humphrey. He spent his childhood years in England with brothers, Cecil and Sidney. As a young man, Albert immigrated to Canada, and settled in Lethbridge, Alberta. At time of enlistment, he was working as a clerk at the city assessors office. On June 16, 1915, Albert Humphrey enlisted with the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles. Pte Humphrey arrived in England on July 6, 1916, and was shortly after transferred to the PPCLI/RCR Training Depot. Pte Humphrey became very ill, and was unable to proceed to France. He was assigned for a time to the Canadian Pay Office in London. Diagnosed with tuberculosis, Pte Humphrey’s health continued to deteriorate and on January 29, 1917, he was returned to Canada. He was sent to the Lake Edward Sanitarium in Quebec, where he would live out the remainder of his life. On August 2, 1917, Pte Humphrey passed away. Albert Humphrey was awarded the British War Medal. He was laid to rest at Mount Hermon Cemetery in Quebec City. His mother, Harriett received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son