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We remember Frederick James Burgum
We remember Frederick James Burgum
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Elizabeth Burgum
Source:8782197
1868
1870
sibling
Emily Burgum
Source:8782197
1870
1872
1881
dates
Age 9
Source:8782197
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Woodbine Cottage, Portsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8782197
3rd April 1881
1893
marriage
Mary Ellen Garner
Source:8479263
2nd April 1893
1895
children
Nellie Burgum
Source:8479268
1895
1897
children
George Burgum
Source:8479268
1897
1899
children
Henry Burgum
Source:8479263
16th July 1899
1901
children
Cecil Burgum
Source:8479263
2nd October 1901
1903
children
Whittington William Burgum
Source:8479263
27th December 1903
1906
children
Sidney Lawrence Burgum
Source:8479263
9th February 1906
1908
children
Ethel Emily Burgum
Source:8479263
19th February 1908
1910
children
Mabel Dorothy Burgum
Source:8479263
12th February 1910
1911
dates
Age 39
Source:8479268
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Street Vendor
London
United Kingdom
Source:8479268
2nd April 1911
1911
location
40 Vincent Street, Victoria Dock, West Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8479268
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Dock Labourer
London
United Kingdom
Source:8479268
October 1914
1914
enlistment
Canning Town, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8479263
24th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8479263
30th October 1914
1919
discharge
Source:8479263
26th March 1919
1919
location
19 York Street, Canning Town, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8479263
26th March 1919
1939
employment
Salt Hawker
United Kingdom
Source:9423519
29th September 1939
1954
dates
Age 82
Source:8479266
1954
service
British Army
Private
SS/4120
Army Service Corps
5th Unit
Source:609997
service
British Army
Private
304067
Labour Corps
Source:609997
1954
death
West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8479266
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Burgum |
| Source | 8479264 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 York Street, Canning Town, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th March 1919 | |
| 40 Vincent Street, Victoria Dock, West Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Woodbine Cottage, Portsea, Hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SS/4120 | Army Service Corps | 5th Unit | Private | |
| British Army | 304067 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Burgum | son | 1897 | |
| Nellie Burgum | daughter | 1895 | |
| Cecil Burgum | son | 2nd October 1901 | |
| Sidney Lawrence Burgum | son | 9th February 1906 | |
| Ethel Emily Burgum | daughter | 19th February 1908 | |
| Mabel Dorothy Burgum | daughter | 12th February 1910 | |
| Henry Burgum | son | 16th July 1899 | |
| Whittington William Burgum | son | 27th December 1903 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Burgum | sister | 1870 | |
| Elizabeth Burgum | sister | 1868 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Garner | wife | 2nd April 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-24 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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