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We remember Frederick George Room
We remember Frederick George Room
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Edward James Room
Source:8956263
1891
1895
1898
sibling
William Henry Victor Room
Source:8956263
1898
1901
location
Albert Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8956263
1901
1902
sibling
Winifred Room
Source:8956266
1902
1904
sibling
Grace Room
Source:8956266
1904
1911
employment
Motor Engine Fitting
Source:8956266
1911
1911
location
24 Congleton Road Whitehall St George, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8956266
1911
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8956251
16th August 1917
1919
marriage
Ellen E Sargent
Source:8956273
1919
service
British Army
Private
8614
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:3816851
1932
death
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8539993
19th January 1932
burial
Source:8956254
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick George |
| Initials | FG |
| Last Name | Room |
| Source | 8539998 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Congleton Road Whitehall St George, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Albert Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8614 | Royal Irish Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Eaton Room | mother | ||
| William James Room | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James Room | brother | 1891 | |
| William Henry Victor Room | brother | 1898 | |
| Winifred Room | sister | 1902 | |
| Grace Room | sister | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen E Sargent | wife | 1919 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 SeptemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 September
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 16 August 1917More about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 16 August 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Becky117596 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Frederick Room's Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Becky117596 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917, by Stephen Snelling | Becky117596 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 |
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