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We remember Frederick Froom
We remember Frederick Froom
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Elizabeth Froom
Source:9198170
1889
1891
sibling
Emily Froom
Source:9198170
1891
1893
1895
sibling
Lavinia Froom
Source:9198170
1895
1897
sibling
Thomas Froom
Source:9198170
1897
1900
sibling
Jack Froom
Source:9198170
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9198168
31st March 1901
1901
location
29 St Georges Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9198168
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Charles Reginald Aka Reginald Froom
Source:9198170
1904
1909
sibling
William Roy Froom
Source:9198170
1909
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9198170
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Junior Clerk
an Electrical Company
East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:9198170
2nd April 1911
1911
location
280 Friern Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9198170
2nd April 1911
1916
appointments
Trade Classification - Driver Mechanical Transport
Source:6670038
1st January 1916 - 10th February 1919
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:6670038
7th January 1916
1916
employment
Supervisor of Munitions
Possibly Woolwich Arsenal
London
United Kingdom
Source:6670038
7th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:6670038
7th January 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2
17518
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6670038
7th January 1916 - 31st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6670038
19th May 1916 - 29th April 1917
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 1
17518
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6670038
1st August 1916 - 31st October 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
17518
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6670038
1st November 1916 - 30th June 1917
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9198182
9th December 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant
17518
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6670038
1st July 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:9198173
5th January 1918
1918
marriage
Lilian Edith Froom nee Jessup
Source:9198173
5th January 1918
1918
location
140 Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6670038
5th January 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant Mechanic
17518
Royal Air Force
Source:6670038
1st April 1918 - 29th September 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Chief Mechanic
17518
Royal Air Force
Source:6670038
30th September 1918 - 10th February 1919
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:6670038
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 25
Source:6670038
10th February 1919
1920
children
Guy F Froom
Source:9198173
1920
1920
discharge
Source:6670038
30th April 1920
1928
children
Beryl L Froom
Source:9198173
1928
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9198174
September 1939
1939
location
Thurrock Urban District, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9198174
September 1939
1959
death
Not War Related
Frederick Froom died some 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 66.
Thurrock Registration District, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9198176
1959
1959
dates
Age 66
Source:9198176
December 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Froom, |
| Source | 9198187 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th January 1918 | |
| 280 Friern Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 29 St Georges Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Thurrock Urban District, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 17518 | Royal Flying Corps | Aircraftman 2 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 17518 | Royal Flying Corps | Aircraftman 1 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 17518 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 17518 | Royal Flying Corps | Serjeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 17518 | Royal Air Force | Serjeant Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 17518 | Royal Air Force | Chief Mechanic |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy F Froom | son | 1920 | |
| Beryl L Froom | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavina Froom nee Camroux | mother | ||
| Frederick Henry Froom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Froom | sister | 1889 | |
| Emily Froom | sister | 1891 | |
| Lavinia Froom | sister | 1895 | |
| Thomas Froom | brother | 1897 | |
| Jack Froom | brother | 1900 | |
| Charles Reginald Aka Reginald Froom | brother | 1904 | |
| William Roy Froom | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Edith Froom nee Jessup | wife | 5th January 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-07 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Medal Card 17518 Frederick Froom's Military MedalMedal Card for 17518 Frederick Froom RFC confirming the award of the Military Medal (M.M.)
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Camberwell Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Lambeth Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Thurrock Registration District, Essex | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 09 Dec 1916 Page 12045 - Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.) | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for S/440265 Thomas Froom - Royal Army Service Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card 17518 Frederick Froom's Military Medal | Keith22624 | |
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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We remember Frederick Froom
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