Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Frederick James Froom
We remember Frederick James Froom
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Jessie Selina Froom
Source:9220007
1895
1896
sibling
Edith Gertrude Froom
Source:9220007
1896
1898
birth
Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9220010
Source:9220007
4th November 1898
1899
sibling
William Froom
Source:9220007
1899
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:9220007
31st March 1901
1901
location
Fonmon Farm, near Fonman in the Penmark District of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9220007
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Mary Ann Froom
Source:9220007
1903
1905
sibling
Sydney Froom
Source:9220007
1905
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9220009
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Nanthane Cottage, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9220009
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 15
Source:9220000
4th August 1914
1916
location
Cottrel Lodge, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9220000
3rd October 1916
1916
employment
Gardener
Not known
St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9220000
4th October 1916
1916
enlistment
Barry, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9220000
4th October 1916
1917
dates
Age 18
Source:9220000
15th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
TR/4/8812
Training Reserve
51st Graduated Battalion (Cheshire Regiment)
Source:9220000
15th February 1917 - 20th January 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Exostosis middle finger left hand [Exostosis means "a benign outgrowth of cartilaginous tissue on a bone"]
Hospital/Institution
Source:9220000
26th April 1917 - 7th May 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9220000
19th January 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
66053
Cheshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9220000
21st January 1918 - 9th October 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right arm on 28/03/1918 [at the Western Front, France]
Hospital/Institution
Source:9220000
28th March 1918 - 10th July 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:9220000
11th November 1918
1919
hospitalisation
Inflammation of throat
Hospital/Institution
Source:9220000
6th March 1919 - 4th June 1919
1919
dates
Age 20
Source:9220000
9th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9220000
9th October 1919
1919
location
Cottrel Lodge, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9220000
10th October 1919
1977
death
Not War Related
Frederick James Froom died nearly 60 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 78. [Frederick does not appear to have ever married].
Weston-super-Mare Registration District, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9220010
1977
1977
dates
Age 78
Source:9220010
June 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Froom |
| Source | 9220000 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottrel Lodge, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd October 1916 | |
| Cottrel Lodge, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th October 1919 | |
| Fonmon Farm, near Fonman in the Penmark District of Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Nanthane Cottage, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TR/4/8812 | Training Reserve | 51st Graduated Battalion (Cheshire Regiment) | Private | |
| British Army | 66053 | Cheshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Froom nee Giles | mother | ||
| George Froom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Selina Froom | sister | 1895 | |
| Edith Gertrude Froom | sister | 1896 | |
| William Froom | brother | 1899 | |
| Mary Ann Froom | sister | 1903 | |
| Sydney Froom | brother | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-31 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of Historic Place Names website - map showing Fonmon Farm | Keith22624 | |
| Service Record 66053 Frederick James Froom - Cheshire Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Bridgend Registration District, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Weston-super-Mare Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Regiment | Keith22624 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Frederick James Froom
Also remembered by 1 person