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We remember Joseph Groom
We remember Joseph Groom
Duplicate of J Groom
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Nellie
Source:8856147
1891
1896
1901
location
Marbury Village, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8856147
1901
1917
marriage
Edith M De Loura
Source:8856156
1917
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:1486996
7th April 1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8856137
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
9865
1st Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:8856137
1919
death
War Related Sickness
United Kingdom
Source:1486996
Source:8856137
7th April 1919
burial
Brecon, Powys
Brecknockshire
Brecon Cemetary
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:1486996
Source:8856137
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Groom, |
| Source | 8981224 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbury Village, Shropshire | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9865 | 1st Shropshire Light Infantry | Colour Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith M De Loura | wife | 1917 |
Media
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Joseph GroomUniform of the Nigerian Regt West Africa which he later joined.
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Uncle Joe in AfricaGreat Uncle Joe served with the Nigerian Regt West Africa in 1918Contributed by:
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headstoneInscription on headstone partly hidden by cross which has been lain across the grave.Contributed by:
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Aunt Did with image of Uncle JoeAunt Did was a nurse - the image of Uncle Joe would have been sent to family and friends.Contributed by:
Tracy39701
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Tracy39701 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Groom | Tracy39701 | |
| Uncle Joe in Africa | Tracy39701 | |
| headstone | Tracy39701 | |
| Aunt Did with image of Uncle Joe | Tracy39701 |
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We remember Joseph Groom
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