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We remember Arthur Henry Froome
We remember Arthur Henry Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Ada Froome
Source:9152610
1875
1878
sibling
Frederick Froome
Source:9152610
1878
1879
sibling
Charles Eli Froome
Source:9152610
1879
1883
sibling
Beatrice Alice Froome
Source:9152610
1883
1885
1888
sibling
Harriet Eva Aka Eva Froome
Source:9152610
1888
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9152609
5th April 1891
1891
location
12 Holloway Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9152609
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
William Harold Froome
Source:9152610
1893
1895
sibling
Violet Adelaide Froome
Source:9152610
1895
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9152610
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Shop Work Labourer
Not known
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9152610
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Telephone Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9152610
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 24
Source:9152605
23rd March 1910
1910
marriage
Fanny May Froome nee Holbrook
Source:9152615
23rd March 1910
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9152612
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Boot Maker and Repairer
Himself
Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9152612
2nd April 1911
1911
location
59 Railway View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9152612
2nd April 1911
1915
location
4 Railway View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9152605
27th October 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9152605
28th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9152605
28th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
131114
Royal Engineers
233rd Field Company
Source:9152605
28th October 1915 - 2nd December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
131114
Royal Engineers
233rd Field Company
Source:9152605
3rd December 1915 - 14th March 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9152605
4th May 1916 - 13th February 1919
1918
appointments
Shoemaker (Proficient)
Source:9152605
12th March 1918
1919
dates
Age 33
Source:9152605
14th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9152605
14th March 1919
1919
location
4 Railway View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9152605
15th March 1919
1939
dates
Age 53
Source:9152613
September 1939
1939
location
Portsmouth County Borough, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9152613
September 1939
1951
dates
Age 65
Source:9152614
March 1951
1951
death
Not War Related
Arthur Henry Froome died over 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 65.
Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9152614
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Henry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 9152605 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Holloway Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 4 Railway View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th October 1915 | |
| 4 Railway View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th March 1919 | |
| 59 Railway View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Telephone Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Portsmouth County Borough, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 131114 | Royal Engineers | 233rd Field Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 131114 | Royal Engineers | 233rd Field Company | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Bridle Froome nee Follett | mother | ||
| Charles Froome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Froome | sister | 1875 | |
| Frederick Froome | brother | 1878 | |
| Charles Eli Froome | brother | 1879 | |
| Beatrice Alice Froome | sister | 1883 | |
| Harriet Eva Aka Eva Froome | sister | 1888 | |
| William Harold Froome | brother | 1893 | |
| Violet Adelaide Froome | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny May Froome nee Holbrook | wife | 23rd March 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-28 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-28 | Unitarian |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Portsea Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 13780 William Harold Frome - Royal Marine Artillery | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
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