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We remember George Herbert Froom
We remember George Herbert Froom
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Walter John Froom
Source:9194752
1897
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9194751
31st March 1901
1901
location
Schoolhouse, Thorncombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9194751
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Edward Owen Aka Owen Froom
Source:9194752
1902
1904
sibling
Dorothy Beatrice Froom
Source:9194752
1904
1909
sibling
Charles Alfred Froom
Source:9194752
1909
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9194752
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Box Maker
A Saw-Shed
Thorncombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9194752
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Schoolhouse, Thorncombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9194752
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 20
Source:6510071
4th August 1914
1916
location
Thorncombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6510071
22nd May 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:6510071
23rd May 1916
1916
employment
Coal Labourer
Not known
Thorncombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6510071
23rd May 1916
1916
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6510071
23rd May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K33287
HMS Victory I [Shore base Portsmouth Hampshire]
Source:6510071
23rd May 1916 - 11th September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K33287
HMS Renown [Battlecruiser]
Source:6510071
12th September 1916 - 15th April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K33287
HMS Renown [Battlecruiser]
Source:6510071
16th April 1917 - 25th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K/33287
HMS Victory II [Shore base Crystal Palace London]
Source:6510071
26th May 1917 - 15th July 1917
1917
dates
Age 23
Source:6510071
15th July 1917
1917
death
Not War Related
George Herbert Froom died of pulmonary tuberculosis. He was 23.
- probably - Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:7071157
Source:6510071
Source:9194818
15th July 1917
burial
West Dorset District, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:7071157
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Herbert |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Froom |
| Source | 6510071 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse, Thorncombe, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Schoolhouse, Thorncombe, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Thorncombe, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K33287 | HMS Victory I [Shore base Portsmouth Hampshire] | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K33287 | HMS Renown [Battlecruiser] | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K33287 | HMS Renown [Battlecruiser] | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/33287 | HMS Victory II [Shore base Crystal Palace London] | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Froom | father | ||
| Louisa Froom nee Hembrey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter John Froom | brother | 1897 | |
| Edward Owen Aka Owen Froom | brother | 1902 | |
| Dorothy Beatrice Froom | sister | 1904 | |
| Charles Alfred Froom | brother | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-23 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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George Herbert Froom's GravestoneGeorge Herbert Froom's Gravestone - from the Find a Greve website with acknowledgement and thanks to "FamilyHistoryAddict"
Contributed by:
Keith22624 -
Vessels and Shore Bases in which G H Froom ServedAn extract from George Herbert Froom's service record, listing the seagoing vessel and shore bases in / at which he servedContributed by:
Keith22624 -
The Cause of George Herbert Froom's DeathAn extract from George Herbert Froom's service record, confirming the cause of his deathContributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| GRO WAR DEATHS NAVY ALL RANKS INDICES (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Val38478 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Val38478 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Recorded Alverstoke Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Herbert Froom's Gravestone | Keith22624 | |
| Vessels and Shore Bases in which G H Froom Served | Keith22624 | |
| The Cause of George Herbert Froom's Death | Keith22624 |
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