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We remember Henry George Froom
We remember Henry George Froom
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1886
sibling
Jessie Victoria Froom
Source:9186114
1886
1888
sibling
Charles Thomas Froom
Source:9186114
1888
1892
sibling
Alice Maud Froom
Source:9186114
1892
1894
sibling
Willie Froom
Source:9186114
1894
1901
location
Spitalcroft Cottage, Church Walk, Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9186114
31st January 1901
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9186114
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Grocer's Porter
Not known
Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9186114
31st March 1901
1907
marriage
Priscilla Elizabeth Aka Elizabeth Froom nee Channon
Source:9186129
1907 - 1958
1907
dates
Age 22
Source:9186122
September 1907
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9186124
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Manager - Boot Trade
Not known
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9186124
2nd April 1911
1911
location
24 High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9186124
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:1264696
4th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
353155
Labour Corps
644th Home Service Employment Company
Source:1264696
4th September 1914 - 30th April 1918
1914
employment
Shop Assistant
Not known
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9186082
14th September 1914
1914
location
11 Russell Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9186082
14th September 1914
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:1264696
30th April 1918
1939
dates
Age 54
Source:9186126
September 1939
1939
location
Birmingham County Borough, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9186126
September 1939
1958
dates
Age 73
Source:9186129
June 1958
1966
death
Not War Related
Henry George Froom died nearly 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 81.
Birmingham Registration District, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9186130
1966
1966
dates
Age 81
Source:9186130
September 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Froom |
| Source | 9186108 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Russell Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th September 1914 | |
| 24 High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Birmingham County Borough, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Spitalcroft Cottage, Church Walk, Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st January 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 353155 | Labour Corps | 644th Home Service Employment Company | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Froom nee Lewington | mother | ||
| George Froom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Victoria Froom | sister | 1886 | |
| Charles Thomas Froom | brother | 1888 | |
| Alice Maud Froom | sister | 1892 | |
| Willie Froom | brother | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Elizabeth Aka Elizabeth Froom nee Channon | wife | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Guide to WW1 Causes of Discharge | Keith22624 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Abingdon Registration District, Berkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Devizes Registration District, Wiltshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Birmingham Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Birmingham Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 138809 Charles Thomas Froom - Royal Air Force | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 201103 Willie Froom - The Wiltshire Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
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