In 1914 he was living in Hannover Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire1225.
“Herbert Banner, was orphaned very young and lived with his aunt and uncle. The uncle’s name was Abel Banner and Eva remembers them as her grandparents. They lived in Birmingham.”1262

Herbert Banner, a bachelor aged 21 whose occupation was wagon repairer, married May Lammas, a spinster aged 20. The groom's address was Hannover Street and the bride's address was Broad Street. The groom's father was Harry Banner and his occupation was bricklayer. The bride's father was Thomas Lammas and his occupation was nailer. The marriage was performed at the Parish church, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the established church after banns. The ceremony was performed by [illegible] Paterson, vicar. The bride and groom both signed. The marriage was witnessed by E. Lammas (signed) and L Knight (signed)1225.