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We remember Sydney Froom
We remember Sydney Froom
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Charles Froom
Source:9213633
1892
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9213630
31st March 1901
1901
location
31 St Georges Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213630
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9213633
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Telegraph Messenger
The General Post Office
East Dulwich, Southwark Borough, London
United Kingdom
Source:9213633
2nd April 1911
1911
location
105 Copleston Road, East Dulwich, Southwark Borough, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213633
2nd April 1911
1914
location
27 Oglander Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213624
8th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:9213624
9th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:9213624
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
1344
Royal Engineers (Territorial Force)
London District Signalling Headquarters
Source:9213624
9th September 1914 - 25th December 1914
1914
employment
Telegraphist
The General Post Office
East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:9213624
25th December 1914
1914
appointments
Telegraphic Clerk
Source:9213624
26th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
70262
Royal Engineers
3rd Army Signalling Headquarters
Source:9213624
26th December 1914 - 10th August 1918
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1264711
20th July 1915
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
70262
Royal Engineers
33rd Cable Section
Source:9213624
11th August 1918 - 16th June 1919
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:9213624
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:9213624
16th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9213624
16th June 1919
1919
location
27 Oglander Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213624
17th June 1919
1985
dates
Age 89
Source:9213652
March 1985
1985
death
Not War Related
Sydney Froom died over 60 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 89. (Sydney does not appear to have ever married).
Hove Registration District, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9213652
1985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Froom |
| Source | 9213630 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Copleston Road, East Dulwich, Southwark Borough, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27 Oglander Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th September 1914 | |
| 27 Oglander Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th June 1919 | |
| 31 St Georges Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1344 | Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) | London District Signalling Headquarters | Sapper | |
| British Army | 70262 | Royal Engineers | 3rd Army Signalling Headquarters | Sapper | |
| British Army | 70262 | Royal Engineers | 33rd Cable Section | Sapper |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Froom | father | ||
| Elizabeth Alice Froom nee Camroux | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Froom | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-26 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Lambeth Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Hove Registration District, Sussex | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for S/14166 Charles Froom - Rifle Brigade | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
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