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We remember William John Froomes
We remember William John Froomes
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Maria Froomes
Source:9183411
1869
1870
sibling
Mary Jane Froomes
Source:9183411
1870
1873
1876
sibling
George Froomes
Source:9183411
1876
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:9183379
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Cottage, West Street, Cookham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9183379
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Arthur Edward Froomes
Source:9183411
1883
1891
sibling
Frederick Froomes
Source:9183411
1891
1891
dates
Age 19
Source:9183382
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Groom
- possibly - the de Hedsor Family
- probably - Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9183382
5th April 1891
1891
location
Hedsor Stables, Hedsor, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9183382
5th April 1891
1897
marriage
Ada Froomes nee Buckingham
Source:9183389
October 1897
1897
children
Millie Froomes
Source:9183396
December 1897
1897
dates
Age 24
Source:9183389
December 1897
1899
children
Mary Froomes
Source:9183396
1899
1900
dates
Age 27
Source:9183394
December 1900
1901
dates
Age 27
Source:9183396
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Agricultural Labourer
Not known
Cookham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9183396
31st March 1901
1901
location
a boarder at:- Cookham Rise, Cookham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9183396
31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 40
Source:9183308
4th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 41
Source:9183308
11th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:9183308
11th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
19087
Princess Charlotte of Wales’ (Royal Berkshire Regiment)
Source:9183308
11th August 1915 - 2nd August 1916
1916
dates
Age 42
Source:9183308
2nd August 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9183308
2nd August 1916
1918
dates
Age 44
Source:9183308
11th November 1918
1920
death
Not War Related
Although William John Froomes died within only two years of the ending of the Great War, there is nothing on record to connect his death with his army service. He was 47.
Basingstoke Registration District, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9183397
1920
1920
dates
Age 47
Source:9183397
September 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Froomes |
| Source | 1264770 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage, West Street, Cookham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Hedsor Stables, Hedsor, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| a boarder at:- Cookham Rise, Cookham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19087 | Princess Charlotte of Wales’ (Royal Berkshire Regiment) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie Froomes | daughter | December 1897 | |
| Mary Froomes | daughter | 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesther Froomes nee Short | mother | ||
| William Froomes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Froomes | sister | 1869 | |
| Mary Jane Froomes | sister | 1870 | |
| George Froomes | brother | 1876 | |
| Arthur Edward Froomes | brother | 1883 | |
| Frederick Froomes | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Froomes nee Buckingham | wife | October 1897 |
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 | |
| Marriage Recorded Maidenhead Registration District, Berkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Maidenhead Registration District, Berkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Basingstoke Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 512558 Arthur Edward Froomes - Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Berkshire Regiment | Keith22624 |
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