Birth of Joby Culverhouse

Joby (also Joab & Jacob) Culverhouse was born at 34 Mount Libanus Street, in the Parish of Treherbert, Rhondda Valley, in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales.

The exact date of birth is a mystery at present. On his death certificate, issued 1963, he was listed as 68years of age - alluding he was born sometime in 1895.

On an application form for the Regular Forces, issued 8 June 1911, he was listed as being 16years old and 2 months - possible date of birth, April 1895.

Some twenty days later - 28 June 1911 - on his book for the Special Reserves List RFRA 2nd Division, he was suddenly listed as being 18years old and 1month - changing his date of birth to May 1893.

It's a very strong family rumour that he lied about his age in order to enlist for military service, especially during the outbreak of the Great War 1914. Although on these forms he claimed to be 16-18years old, there is a strong possibility that he may have been 14years old.