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We remember Arthur James Groom
We remember Arthur James Groom
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Scoulton Road, Rockland St Peter
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278816
April 1901
1911
location
Strolling Common, Gt. Ellingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9278816
April 1911
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9278816
27th September 1917 - 20th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
39274
The Queen's Regiment
Source:1486651
service
British Army
Private
GS68959
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1486651
1917
death
Killed in Action
During an unsuccessful attempt to capture Cambrai.
Near Cambrai
France
Source:9278816
20th November 1917
burial
France
Source:9278816
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Groom |
| Source | 9278816 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoulton Road, Rockland St Peter | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Strolling Common, Gt. Ellingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 39274 | The Queen's Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS68959 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Groom, nee Foreman | mother | ||
| John Groom | father |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 |
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