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We remember Charles William Froome
We remember Charles William Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:9150243
5th April 1891
1891
education
Training to become a schoolteacher
St Mark's College
Fulham Road, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
Source:9150243
5th April 1891
1891
location
St Mark's [Teacher Training] College, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9150243
5th April 1891
1898
marriage
Fanny Elizabeth Froome nee Curtis
Source:9150246
1898
1898
dates
Age 26
Source:9150246
December 1898
1901
dates
Age 28
Source:9150249
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Schoolteacher
London County Council Schools
Shepherds Bush, London
United Kingdom
Source:9150249
31st March 1901
1901
location
12 Clifton Road, Shepherds Bush, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9150249
31st March 1901
1905
children
Kathleen Frances Froome
Source:9150250
1905
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:9150250
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Teacher
London County Council Schools
Shepherds Bush, London
United Kingdom
Source:9150250
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Clifton Road, Shepherds Bush, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9150250
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1264735
1st November 1914 - 1st July 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9150196
21st June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
550004
London Regiment
1/16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles)
Source:9150100
30th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 44
Source:9150100
1st July 1916
enlistment
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:9150169
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
24
London Regiment
1/16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles)
Source:9150100
1916
death
Killed in Action
It may be relevant that: "Gommecourt and Gommecourt Wood were attacked by the 56th (London) and 46th (North Midland) Divisions on 1 July 1916" [CWGC]. Charles William Froome was 44.
Hebuterne or Gommecourt, Pas de Calais
France
Source:9150100
1st July 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Cemetery/memorial reference: II. H. 27
Source:9150100
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Froome, |
| Source | 9150196 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Clifton Road, Shepherds Bush, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 12 Clifton Road, Shepherds Bush, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St Mark's [Teacher Training] College, Fulham Road, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24 | London Regiment | 1/16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles) | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 550004 | London Regiment | 1/16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles) | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Frances Froome | daughter | 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Mary Froome | mother | ||
| Charles William Froome | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Elizabeth Froome nee Curtis | wife | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Queen's Westminster Rifles Cap BadgeQueen's Westminster Rifles Cap Badge - from Wikipedia, with thanks to "Jschrempp" who owns the copyright but grants non-profit public re-use as here.
Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC website entry for 550004 Charles William Froome - London Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Teachers Who Joined the Forces | Keith22624 | |
| The Gallant Dead - London County Council Schools | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 21 Jun 1916 Page 6142 - Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Kensington Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Chelsea Registration District, London | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Westminster Rifles Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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