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We remember Alfred James Froom
We remember Alfred James Froom
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Robert John Froom
Source:9208330
1880
1882
sibling
Melita Isabella Froom
Source:9208330
1882
1885
sibling
Lily Elizabeth Younghusband
Froom
Source:9208330
1885
1887
sibling
William Henry Froom
Source:9208330
1887
1889
sibling
Ethel Mary Froom
Source:9208330
1889
1890
sibling
Bertie Froom
Source:9208330
1890
1891
1893
sibling
Winifred Daisy Aka Daisy Froom
Source:9208330
1893
1903
sibling
Gladys Mary Twin To Queenie May Froom
Source:9208330
1903
1903
sibling
Queenie May Twin To Gladys Mary Froom
Source:9208330
1903
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9208330
2nd April 1911
1911
location
114 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9208330
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9208295
22nd May 1914
1914
employment
Plumber and Gas Fitter
Not known
Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9208295
22nd May 1914
1914
enlistment
Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9208295
22nd May 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6371
Connaught Rangers
5th (Service) Battalion
Source:9208295
22nd May 1914 - 29th November 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1264675
1st February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
282
Royal Engineers
Source:9208295
30th November 1916 - 20th February 1918
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9208295
2nd February 1917 - 13th June 1919
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
20772
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:9208295
21st February 1918 - 14th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
517866
Royal Engineers
360th (Water) Company
Source:9208295
15th March 1918 - 31st March 1920
1920
dates
Age 29
Source:9208295
31st March 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9208295
31st March 1920
1920
appointments
Plumber and Gas Fitter
Source:9208295
1st May 1920
1920
dates
Age 29
Source:9208295
1st May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Corporal
2200012
Royal Engineers [Territorial Force]
Dorsetshire Fortress Company
Source:9208295
1st May 1920
1921
marriage
Elsie May Froom nee Biles
Source:9208295
25th September 1921
1921
location
Beulah House, Westham district of Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9208295
26th September 1921
1931
location
Beulah House, Westham district of Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9208295
28th August 1931
1931
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
2200012
Royal Engineers [Territorial Force]
Dorsetshire Fortress Company
Source:9208295
29th August 1931
1931
dates
Age 40
Source:9208295
30th August 1931
1931
discharge
Source:9208295
30th August 1931
1931
death
War Related Sickness
Alfred James Froom died of: "Malaria and pneumonia" [the Malaria was contracted whilst serving in the Mediterranean theatre of war]. He was 40.
Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9208295
30th August 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Froom |
| Source | 9208295 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Beulah House, Westham district of Weymouth, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th September 1921 | |
| Beulah House, Westham district of Weymouth, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th August 1931 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6371 | Connaught Rangers | 5th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 282 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 20772 | Royal Irish Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 517866 | Royal Engineers | 360th (Water) Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 2200012 | Royal Engineers [Territorial Force] | Dorsetshire Fortress Company | Corporal | |
| British Army | 2200012 | Royal Engineers [Territorial Force] | Dorsetshire Fortress Company | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Froom nee James | mother | ||
| Samuel Froom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert John Froom | brother | 1880 | |
| Melita Isabella Froom | sister | 1882 | |
| Lily Elizabeth Younghusband nee Froom | sister | 1885 | |
| William Henry Froom | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel Mary Froom | sister | 1889 | |
| Bertie Froom | brother | 1890 | |
| Winifred Daisy Aka Daisy Froom | sister | 1893 | |
| Gladys Mary Twin To Queenie May Froom | sister | 1903 | |
| Queenie May Twin To Gladys Mary Froom | sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie May Froom nee Biles | wife | 25th September 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Greyish blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-04-15 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-04-15 | Methodist |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Weymouth Registration District, Dorset | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Weymouth Registration District, Dorset | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Weymouth Registration District, Dorset | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
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