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We remember William Alfred Froome
We remember William Alfred Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
George Froome
Source:9176232
1874
1876
sibling
Bertha Froome
Source:9176232
1876
1880
sibling
James Arthur Froome
Source:9176232
1880
1883
sibling
Annie Froome
Source:9176232
1883
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9176230
5th April 1891
1891
location
Grande Rue, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176230
5th April 1891
1897
sibling
Ethel Froome
Source:9176232
1897
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9176232
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gardener's Apprentice
Not known
St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:9176232
31st March 1901
1901
location
Grande Rue, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176232
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9176233
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cowman
Not known
St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:9176233
2nd April 1911
1911
location
a boarder at:- ‘Hollybank’, Grande Rue, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9176233
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 25
Source:9176105
4th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:9176105
1st January 1915
1915
marriage
Stella May Froome nee Gaudion
Source:9176105
1st January 1915
1916
location
Les Blanches, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9176105
26th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:9176105
27th June 1916
1916
employment
Dairyman
Not known
St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:9176105
27th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:9176105
27th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
91716
Royal Field Artillery
49th Reserve Battery
Source:9176105
27th June 1916 - 10th June 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9176105
17th November 1916 - 12th August 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9176105
10th March 1918 - 5th April 1918
1918
children
Peggy Bryde Froome
Source:9176105
13th September 1918
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:9176105
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:9176105
10th June 1919
1919
location
'The Limes', Stanley Road, St Peters Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9176105
11th June 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 9176105 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'The Limes', Stanley Road, St Peters Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th June 1919 | |
| Grande Rue, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Grande Rue, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Les Blanches, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th June 1916 | |
| a boarder at:- ‘Hollybank’, Grande Rue, St Martins, Guernsey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 91716 | Royal Field Artillery | 49th Reserve Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Bryde Froome | daughter | 13th September 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Froome | mother | ||
| William Elliott Froome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Froome | brother | 1874 | |
| Bertha Froome | sister | 1876 | |
| James Arthur Froome | brother | 1880 | |
| Annie Froome | sister | 1883 | |
| Ethel Froome | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella May Froome nee Gaudion | wife | 1st January 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-27 | 5'8" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Regiment of Artillery | Keith22624 |
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