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We remember Charles Robert Froom
We remember Charles Robert Froom
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Florence Froom
Source:9192504
1881
1889
sibling
John William Froom
Source:9192504
1889
1891
sibling
Joseph Henry Froom
Source:9192504
1891
1895
birth
Cadoxton, near Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9192496
Source:9192504
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9192504
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Common, Barry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9192504
31st March 1901
1903
dates
Age 8
Source:9192508
1903
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9192552
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clothier's Assistant
Not known
Barry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9192552
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Glebe House, Victoria Park, Barry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9192552
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:1264681
4th August 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1264681
5th September 1915
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9192492
31st October 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:9192492
31st October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Welsh Regiment
Source:9192492
31st October 1917
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9192492
11th November 1918
1919
marriage
Clara Maud Froom nee Andrews
Source:9192578
1919
1919
dates
Age 28
Source:9192556
June 1919
1920
children
Cyril J L Froom
Source:9192556
1920
1920
dates
Age 29
Source:1264681
October 1920
1920
location
8 Maes-Y-cwm Street, Barry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1264681
24th October 1920
1920
location
Glebe House, Victoria Park, Barry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1264681
16th November 1920
1925
children
Arthur J Froom
Source:9192556
1925
1939
dates
Age 48
Source:9192559
September 1939
1939
location
Belper Rural District, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9192559
September 1939
1954
dates
Age 59
Source:9192568
December 1954
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
17781
South Wales Borderers
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:9192492
1954
death
Not War Related
Charles Robert Froom died over 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 54.
Bristol Registration District, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9192568
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Robert |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Froom |
| Source | 1264681 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Maes-Y-cwm Street, Barry, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th October 1920 | |
| Belper Rural District, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Glebe House, Victoria Park, Barry, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Glebe House, Victoria Park, Barry, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th November 1920 | |
| The Common, Barry, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17781 | South Wales Borderers | 8th (Service) Battalion | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | Welsh Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril J L Froom | son | 1920 | |
| Arthur J Froom | son | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Froom | mother | ||
| John William Froom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Froom | sister | 1881 | |
| John William Froom | brother | 1889 | |
| Joseph Henry Froom | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Maud Froom nee Andrews | wife | 1919 |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 542446 John William Froom - Labour Corps | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 10739 Joseph Henry Froom - Welsh Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 24 Nov 1917 Page 12471 - Appointed Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Cardiff Registration District, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Cardiff Registration District, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Cardiff Registration District, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 Census of Barry, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Cardiff Registration District, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Bristol Registration District, Gloucestershire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Bristol Registration District, Goucestershire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Welsh Regiment | Keith22624 |
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