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We remember Colin Froome
We remember Colin Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Walter Froome
Source:9153950
1870
1875
sibling
Thomas Aka Tom Froome
Source:9153950
1875
1878
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:9153950
5th April 1891
1891
location
620 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153950
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9153951
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
Not known
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9153951
31st March 1901
1901
location
620 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153951
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9153954
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Not known
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9153954
2nd April 1911
1911
location
620 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153954
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 36
Source:9153907
4th August 1914
1917
location
14 Beecham Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153907
12th February 1917
1917
dates
Age 37
Source:9153907
13th February 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
Not known
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9153907
13th February 1917
1917
enlistment
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9153907
13th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
34944
Hampshire Regiment
Source:9153907
13th February 1917 - 27th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
106349
Labour Corps
178th Labour Company
Source:9153907
28th April 1917 - 15th February 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9153907
12th August 1917 - 8th August 1918
1919
dates
Age 41
Source:9153907
15th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9153907
15th February 1919
1919
location
38 Albany Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153907
16th February 1919
1921
location
38 Albany Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153907
18th February 1921
1939
dates
Age 61
Source:9153955
September 1939
1939
location
Reading County Borough, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9153955
September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Colin |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 1264733 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Beecham Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th February 1917 | |
| 38 Albany Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th February 1919 | |
| 38 Albany Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th February 1921 | |
| 620 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 620 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 620 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Reading County Borough, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34944 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 106349 | Labour Corps | 178th Labour Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Froome | mother | ||
| James Froome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Froome | brother | 1870 | |
| Thomas Aka Tom Froome | brother | 1875 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-13 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-13 | 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 Bradfield Registration District, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
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