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We remember George Froomes
We remember George Froomes
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Edith Mary Ruddock
Froomes
Source:9178355
1876
1877
sibling
Florence Emma Froomes
Source:9178355
1877
1879
sibling
Charles Frederick Froomes
Source:9178355
1879
1881
sibling
James Froomes
Source:9178355
1881
1882
sibling
Harry Froomes
Source:9178355
1882
1884
sibling
Ellen Froomes
Source:9178355
1884
1886
1888
sibling
Walter John Froomes
Source:9178355
1888
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9178358
5th April 1891
1891
location
Lower Hendon, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9178358
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9178359
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Telegraph Lad
The Post Office
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9178359
31st March 1901
1901
location
Assenden Road, Badgemore, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9178359
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9178360
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener Domestic
Not known
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9178360
2nd April 1911
1911
location
a boarder at:- 1 Grange Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9178360
2nd April 1911
1915
location
a boarder at:- 1 Grange Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9178355
28th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9178355
29th September 1915
1915
employment
Gardener
Not known
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9178355
29th September 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9178355
29th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
69080
Royal Army Medical Corps
92nd Field Ambulance
Source:9178355
30th September 1915 - 18th November 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1264768
23rd November 1915 - 18th November 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9178355
18th November 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
When he was killed in action George Froomes was 30.
Colincamps, Departement de la Somme
France
Source:7290414
Source:9177276
18th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Plot I. G. 23
Source:9177276
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Froomes |
| Source | 1264768 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assenden Road, Badgemore, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lower Hendon, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| a boarder at:- 1 Grange Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| a boarder at:- 1 Grange Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 28th September 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 69080 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 92nd Field Ambulance | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Froomes nee Green | mother | ||
| John Froomes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary Ruddock nee Froomes | sister | 1876 | |
| Florence Emma Froomes | sister | 1877 | |
| Charles Frederick Froomes | brother | 1879 | |
| James Froomes | brother | 1881 | |
| Harry Froomes | brother | 1882 | |
| Ellen Froomes | sister | 1884 | |
| Walter John Froomes | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-29 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-29 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Euston Road Cemetery, ColincampsMore about Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC website entry for 69080 George Froomes - Royal Army Medical Corps | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Henley Registration District, Oxfordshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Henley Registration District, Oxfordshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for K37791 James Froomes - Royal Navy | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for M2/132005 Walter John Froomes - Army Service Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Army Medical Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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