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We remember Walter Alexander Froome
We remember Walter Alexander Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
William Henry Froome
Source:9162935
1890
1891
sibling
George Frederick Froome
Source:9162935
1891
1894
sibling
Thomas Alfred Froome
Source:9162935
1894
1895
sibling
Amelia Froome
Source:9162935
1895
1897
sibling
Frank Froome
Source:9162935
1897
1898
birth
the Small Heath area of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9162932
Source:9162935
1898
1900
sibling
Minnie Ladysmith Froome
Source:9162935
1900
1904
sibling
Elizabeth Froome
Source:9162935
1904
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9162935
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22 Hay Road, Hay Mills area of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9162935
2nd April 1911
1916
location
22 Hay Road, Hay Mills area of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9162905
20th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:9162905
21st August 1916
1916
employment
Motor Man
Not known
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9162905
21st August 1916
1916
enlistment
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9162905
21st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
TR/10/57336
Training Reserve
103rd Battalion
Source:9162905
21st August 1916 - 1st June 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9162905
17th May 1917 - 19th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
42764
The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment)
16th (Service) Battalion (Public Schools)
Source:9162905
2nd June 1917 - 23rd December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
441422
Labour Corps
Western Command Labour Corps
Source:9162905
24th November 1917 - 18th January 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:9162905
18th January 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9162905
18th January 1918
1918
location
22 Hay Road, Hay Mills area of Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9162905
19th January 1918
1969
dates
Age 70
Source:9162945
March 1969
1969
death
Not War Related
Walter Alexander Froome died 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 70.
(Walter does not appear to have ever married)
Birmingham Registration District, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9162945
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Alexander |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 9162932 |
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 area of Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th August 1916 | |
| 22 Hay Road, Hay Mills area of Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th January 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TR/10/57336 | Training Reserve | 103rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 42764 | The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment) | 16th (Service) Battalion (Public Schools) | Private | |
| British Army | 441422 | Labour Corps | Western Command Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
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 | |
| Frank Froome | brother | 1897 | |
| Minnie Ladysmith Froome | sister | 1900 | |
| Elizabeth Froome | sister | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-08-21 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Aston Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Birmingham Registration District, Warwickshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 25359 Frank Froome - Ox and Bucks Light Infantry | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 495410 Thomas Alfred Froome - Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
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