Gender: Male
Herbert Francis Burden was a soldier in the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Born in 1898 in Lewisham, south-east London, Burden is generally accepted as having lied about his age in order to enlist at the age of 16. Having joined the 1st South Northumberland Fusiliers, he soon deserted, returned to London and joined the East Surrey Regiment, whom he also soon deserted. Rejoining his old battalion, he was sent to France when the army believed him to be 19 years old, and he probably fought at the Battle of Bellewaarde Ridge in May 1915. Having already gone absent without leave (AWOL) from his unit on multiple occasions, he left his post once again the following month—he said to see a friend in the neighbouring regiment—but he was arrested and accused of desertion. Found guilty, he was executed by firing squad two days later aged 17. In 2001 his case, and his image, was the basis for a memorial statue in the National Memorial Arboretum to those who had been unfairly executed by 20th-century standards. Five years later, Burden and the other men were granted pardons by the British government.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
On the name Herbert Burden, Herbert means Illustrious Warrior, Excellent Army, Ruler, Bright Army.
The name Herbert Burden is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Herbert is commonly found in Germany, Austria, United States of America, and 84 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Herbert is recorded 19,661 times globally, ranking it as the 3,225th most common name worldwide.
Herbert is most prevalent in Germany, with 4,654 occurrences, making it the 234th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Herbert is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #234 | 1 : 79 |
| Austria | #54 | 1 : 27 |
| United States of America | #1,469 | 1 : 693 |
| South Africa | #1,854 | 1 : 2,175 |
| Peru | #1,044 | 1 : 1,069 |
| Netherlands | #1,065 | 1 : 513 |
| Italy | #2,754 | 1 : 1,871 |
| Brazil | #1,635 | 1 : 1,546 |
| Switzerland | #606 | 1 : 435 |
| Nigeria | #2,579 | 1 : 3,239 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Herbert from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Herbert Francis Burden was a soldier in the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Born in 1898 in Lewisham, south-east London, Burden is generally accepted as having lied about his age in order to enlist at the age of 16. Having joined the 1st South Northumberland Fusiliers, he soon deserted, returned to London and joined the East Surrey Regiment, whom he also soon deserted. Rejoining his old battalion, he was sent to France when the army believed him to be 19 years old, and he probably fought at the Battle of Bellewaarde Ridge in May 1915. Having already gone absent without leave (AWOL) from his unit on multiple occasions, he left his post once again the following month—he said to see a friend in the neighbouring regiment—but he was arrested and accused of desertion. Found guilty, he was executed by firing squad two days later aged 17. In 2001 his case, and his image, was the basis for a memorial statue in the National Memorial Arboretum to those who had been unfairly executed by 20th-century standards. Five years later, Burden and the other men were granted pardons by the British government.
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