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We remember Frederick De Gruchy
We remember Frederick De Gruchy
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8742967
5th April 1891
1891
location
19 David Place, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8742967
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Herbert De Gruchy
Source:8742977
4th September 1891
1898
sibling
Linda Blanche De Gruchy
Source:8742977
1898
1899
sibling
Arthur De Gruchy
Source:8742977
21st March 1899
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8742974
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Coniston Gardens, Park Lane, Newbury, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8742974
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Richard James De Gruchy
Source:8742977
1st August 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8742977
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Joiner
Elliotts Joinery Works
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8742977
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8742977
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:8742979
7th September 1914
1914
employment
Carpenter and Joiner
Probably Elliotts Joinery Works
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8742977
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Possibly Reading Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8742979
7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
32882
Somerset Light Infantry
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:8742979
7th September 1914 - 10th November 1916
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:8742979
26th December 1914
1914
marriage
Mary Ellen Kimber
Source:9368800
26th December 1914
1915
children
Doris P De Gruchy
Source:8742979
1915
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14340
Royal Berkshire Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8742979
11th November 1916 - 13th May 1918
1916
children
Jack Frederick Vernon De Gruchy
Source:8742979
10th December 1916
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8742979
16th June 1917 - 17th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Reason for admission not known, but: "Admitted to University College Hospital, Gower Street, [London] WC1
Hospital/Institution
Source:8742979
18th September 1917 - 4th April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
186031
Royal Air Force
254 Squadron
Source:8742979
14th May 1918 - 14th July 1918
1918
location
37 Dormington Gardens,, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8742979
14th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
597446
Labour Corps
Source:8742979
15th July 1918 - 12th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 28
Source:8742979
12th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8742979
12th February 1919
1964
death
Not War Related
Frederick de Gruchy died some 46 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 74.
Henley Registration District Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8742980
1964
1964
dates
Age 74
Source:8742980
June 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | De Gruchy |
| Source | 1072895 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Coniston Gardens, Park Lane, Newbury, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 19 David Place, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 29 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 37 Dormington Gardens,, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32882 | Somerset Light Infantry | 8th (Service) Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14340 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 186031 | Royal Air Force | 254 Squadron | Corporal | |
| British Army | 597446 | Labour Corps | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris P De Gruchy | daughter | 1915 | |
| Jack Frederick Vernon De Gruchy | son | 10th December 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick De Gruchy | father | ||
| Georgina Esther De Gruchy nee Henley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert De Gruchy | brother | 4th September 1891 | |
| Linda Blanche De Gruchy | sister | 1898 | |
| Arthur De Gruchy | brother | 21st March 1899 | |
| Richard James De Gruchy | brother | 1st August 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Kimber | wife | 26th December 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-14 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| The [Jersey] Island Wiki website | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Labour Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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We remember Frederick De Gruchy
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