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We remember Frank Froome
We remember Frank Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
William Henry Froome
Source:9157409
1890
1891
sibling
George Frederick Froome
Source:9157409
1891
1894
sibling
Thomas Alfred Froome
Source:9157409
1894
1895
sibling
Amelia Froome
Source:9157409
1895
1897
birth
the Small Heath area of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9157408
Source:9157409
1897
1898
sibling
Walter Alexander Froome
Source:9157409
1898
1900
sibling
Minnie Ladysmith Froome
Source:9157409
1900
1904
sibling
Elizabeth Froome
Source:9157409
1904
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9157409
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Polisher [of bicycle fittings]
A bicycle fittings manufacturer
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9157409
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22 Hay Road, Hay Mills area of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9157409
2nd April 1911
1914
location
22 Hay Road, Hay Mills district of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9157347
8th March 1914
1914
dates
Age 17
Source:9157347
9th March 1914
1914
employment
Polisher [of bicycle fittings]
A bicycle fittings manufacturer
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9157347
9th March 1914
1914
enlistment
Warwick, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9157347
9th March 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1576
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9157347
9th March 1914 - 17th March 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9157347
19th January 1915 - 27th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in action - gunshot wound to the hand on 25 September 1915
Hospital/Institution
Source:9157347
25th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
20662
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Infantry Works Company No. 5
Source:9157347
18th March 1916 - 19th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
18199
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9157347
20th April 1916 - 10th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
25359
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2nd Garrison Battalion
Source:9157347
11th July 1916 - 9th September 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9157347
9th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:9157347
10th September 1916
1916
location
22 Hay Road, Hay Mills district of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9157347
10th September 1916
1925
dates
Age 28
Source:9157414
March 1925
1925
marriage
Eva Froome nee Ward
Source:9157414
March 1925
1925
children
Bernard F - Twin Of Ronald W Froome
Source:9157414
June 1925
1925
children
Ronald W - Twin Of Bernard F Froome
Source:9157414
June 1925
1935
dates
Age 39
Source:9157417
March 1935
1935
death
Not War Related
Frank Froome died over 15 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 39.
Birmingham South Register District, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9157417
1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 1264740 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hay Road, Hay Mills area of Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 22 Hay Road, Hay Mills district of Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th March 1914 | |
| 22 Hay Road, Hay Mills district of Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th September 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1576 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 20662 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Infantry Works Company No. 5 | Private | |
| British Army | 18199 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 25359 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2nd Garrison Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard F - Twin Of Ronald W Froome | son | June 1925 | |
| Ronald W - Twin Of Bernard F Froome | son | June 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Aka Annie Froome nee Hopcraft | mother | ||
| William Henry Froome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Froome | brother | 1890 | |
| George Frederick Froome | brother | 1891 | |
| Thomas Alfred Froome | brother | 1894 | |
| Amelia Froome | sister | 1895 | |
| Walter Alexander Froome | brother | 1898 | |
| Minnie Ladysmith Froome | sister | 1900 | |
| Elizabeth Froome | sister | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Froome nee Ward | wife | March 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-03-09 | 5'3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Aston [Birmingham] Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Birmingham South Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Birmingham South Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 441422 Walter Alexander Froome - Labour Corps | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 495410 Thomas Alfred Froome - Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Keith22624 |
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