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We remember Frederick George Balcombe
We remember Frederick George Balcombe
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Christopher John Balcombe
Source:6169886
1871
1876
1880
sibling
Clara Florence Balcombe
Source:6169888
1880
1881
location
Dormers, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6169857
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Alice M Balcombe
Source:6169894
1883
1890
sibling
Lilian J Balcombe
Source:6169899
1890
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:5477275
5th April 1891
1891
employment
General labourer
Source:5477275
5th April 1891
1891
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5477275
5th April 1891
1899
marriage
Kate House
Source:6169845
11th December 1899
1901
employment
House painter
Source:6169733
31st March 1901
1901
location
9 Stychens, White Hill Road, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169733
31st March 1901
1905
children
Reginald Cooper
Source:5477586
1905
1911
employment
House painter
Bletchingley
United Kingdom
Source:5477586
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5477586
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 40
Source:6169750
31st July 1914
1917
employment
Painter
Source:6169750
31st July 1917
1917
enlistment
Guildford
United Kingdom
Source:6169750
31st July 1917
1918
discharge
Source:5477270
14th December 1918
1919
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169917
1919
1920
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169923
1920
1921
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169927
1921
1922
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169929
1922
1923
location
Stychens, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169932
1923
1934
location
The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169935
1934
1935
location
The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170001
1935
1936
location
The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170005
1936
1937
location
The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170006
1937
1938
location
The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170011
1938
1945
location
236 Wapses Lodge, Caterham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170013
1945
1958
location
236 Croydon Road, Caterham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169864
12th October 1958
service
British Army
Sapper
WR333965
Royal Engineers Inland Waterways and Docks
Source:150224
1958
death
Death date recorded in margin of burial register
Surrey South Eastern registration district
United Kingdom
Source:6169864
Source:5477584
12th October 1958
burial
Bletchingley
United Kingdom
Source:6169864
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 Croydon Road, Caterham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th October 1958 | |
| 236 Wapses Lodge, Caterham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1945 | |
| 9 Stychens, White Hill Road, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Dormers, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1921 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| Stychens, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1923 | |
| The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1934 | |
| The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1935 | |
| The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1937 | |
| The Garage, Old Quarry Hall, Bletchingley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1938 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR333965 | Royal Engineers Inland Waterways and Docks | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Cooper | adopted son | 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Balcombe | father | ||
| Jane Balcombe | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher John Balcombe | brother | 1871 | |
| Clara Florence Balcombe | sister | 1880 | |
| Alice M Balcombe | sister | 1883 | |
| Lilian J Balcombe | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate House | wife | 11th December 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-31 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers roll of honourMore about Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers roll of honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Surrey Association - Bletchingley | David114 | |
| Bletchingley (Surrey) | David114 | |
| The Bell News and Ringers' Record, Vol 16, 16 Apr 1898, p613 | David114 | |
| Bletchingley, Surrey - The Surrey Association | David114 | |
| Bletchingley, Surrey - The Surrey Association | David114 | |
| Notices-The Surrey Association | David114 | |
| Miscellaneous performances-Godstone, Surrey | David114 | |
| Baptism of Frederick George Balcomb | David114 | |
| Marriage of Frederick George Balcombe and Kate House | David114 | |
| Burial of Frederick George Balcombe, 16 October 1958 | David114 | |
| Surrey Eastern electoral register 1919 | David114 | |
| Surrey Eastern electoral register 1920 | David114 | |
| Surrey Eastern electoral register 1921 | David114 | |
| Surrey Eastern electoral register 1922 | David114 | |
| Surrey Eastern electoral register 1923 | David114 | |
| Reigate electoral register 1934 | David114 | |
| Reigate electoral register 1935 | David114 | |
| Reigate electoral register 1936 | David114 | |
| Reigate electoral register 1937 | David114 | |
| Reigate electoral register 1938 | David114 | |
| Surrey Eastern electoral register 1945 | David114 | |
| Restoration-Bletchingley, Surrey | David114 | |
| St Mary's, Bletchingley | David114 | |
| St Mary's, Bletchingley | David114 | |
| Bletchingley | David114 | |
| Frederick George Balcombe | David114 |
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