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We remember Frederick De Gruchy
We remember Frederick De Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Edwin De Gruchy
Source:8743422
1862
1864
sibling
Arthur De Gruchy
Source:8743422
1864
1867
1871
dates
Age 3
Source:8743422
2nd April 1871
1871
location
La Motte House, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8743422
2nd April 1871
1881
dates
Age 13
Source:8743425
3rd April 1881
1881
location
4 Grosvenor Villas, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8743425
3rd April 1881
1888
marriage
Georgina Esther De Gruchy nee Henley
Source:8743427
1888
1890
children
Frederick De Gruchy
Source:8743428
23rd April 1890
1891
dates
Age 23
Source:8743427
5th April 1891
1891
location
19 David Place, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8743427
5th April 1891
1891
children
Herbert De Gruchy
Source:8743428
4th September 1891
1898
children
Linda Blanche De Gruchy
Source:8743428
1898
1899
children
Arthur De Gruchy
Source:8743428
21st March 1899
1901
children
Richard James De Gruchy
Source:8743428
1st August 1901
1911
dates
Age 44
Source:8743428
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Joiner
Elliotts Joinery Works
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8743484
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8743428
2nd April 1911
1915
location
29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8743484
30th October 1915
1915
dates
Age 48
Source:8743484
1st November 1915
1915
employment
Joiner
Elliotts Joinery Works
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8743484
1st November 1915
1915
enlistment
Reading Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8743484
1st November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
137747
Royal Engineers
237 Field Company
Source:8743484
1st November 1915 - 11th September 1917
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8743484
30th July 1916 - 5th February 1919
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
137747
Royal Engineers
121 Field Company
Source:8743484
12th September 1917 - 5th March 1919
1919
location
29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8743484
6th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 52
Source:8743484
5th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8743484
5th March 1919
1924
location
29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8743489
January 1924
1924
dates
Age 57
Source:8743489
February 1924
1924
death
Not War Related
Frederick de Gruchy died some 6 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 57.
He was buried in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire on 6th February 1924.
Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8743489
1924
burial
Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8743489
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | De Gruchy |
| Source | 1072893 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 David Place, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th October 1915 | |
| 29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th February 1919 | |
| 29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known January 1924 | |
| 4 Grosvenor Villas, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| La Motte House, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 137747 | Royal Engineers | 237 Field Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 137747 | Royal Engineers | 121 Field Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick De Gruchy | son | 23rd April 1890 | |
| Herbert De Gruchy | son | 4th September 1891 | |
| Linda Blanche De Gruchy | daughter | 1898 | |
| Arthur De Gruchy | son | 21st March 1899 | |
| Richard James De Gruchy | son | 1st August 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria De Gruchy nee Whittenbury | mother | ||
| John De Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin De Gruchy | brother | 1862 | |
| Arthur De Gruchy | brother | 1864 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Esther De Gruchy nee Henley | wife | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-01 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The [Jersey] Island Wiki website - Birth and Baptism Records | Keith22624 | |
| Berkshire Burial Index Transcription | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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