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We remember Albert William Froome
We remember Albert William Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1884
sibling
William Froome
Source:9176413
1884
1886
sibling
Carrie Elizabeth Froome
Source:9176413
1886
1890
sibling
Annie Froome
Source:9176413
1890
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9176413
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Firs, West Heath, Tadley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176413
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9176420
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Assistant Ironmonger
Not known
Basingstoke, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9176420
31st March 1901
1901
location
a boarder at:- 68 New Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9176420
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9176424
2nd April 1911
1911
location
a visitor to:- 113 Victoria Grove, Bridport, Dorset
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9176424
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 31
Source:9176426
13th April 1914
1914
marriage
Alice Louise Froome nee Travers
Source:9176433
13th April 1914 - 1939
1917
location
141 Winchester Road, Highams Park, London Borough of Waltham Forest
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6851362
29th August 1917
1917
appointments
Storeman
Source:6851362
30th August 1917 - 22nd February 1919
1917
dates
Age 35
Source:6851362
30th August 1917
1917
employment
Engineers Tool Salesman
Not known
Highams Park, London Borough of Waltham Forest
United Kingdom
Source:6851362
30th August 1917
1917
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:6851362
30th August 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2
94620
Royal Flying Corps
No. 1 Aircraft Depot
Source:6851362
30th August 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6851362
22nd September 1917 - 20th January 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Clerk 1
94620
Royal Air Force
No. 1 Aircraft Depot
Source:6851362
1st April 1918 - 22nd February 1919
1919
dates
Age 37
Source:6851362
22nd February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6851362
22nd February 1919
1939
dates
Age 57
Source:9176433
March 1939
1950
death
Not War Related
Albert William Froome died over 30 years after the ending of the Great war. He was 68.
Reading Registration District, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9176436
1950
1950
dates
Age 68
Source:9176436
September 1950
employment
Draughtsman
An oil engine manufacturer
Probably Basingstoke, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9176424
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 6851362 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Winchester Road, Highams Park, London Borough of Waltham Forest | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th August 1917 | |
| The Firs, West Heath, Tadley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| a boarder at:- 68 New Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| a visitor to:- 113 Victoria Grove, Bridport, Dorset | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 94620 | Royal Flying Corps | No. 1 Aircraft Depot | Aircraftman 2 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 94620 | Royal Air Force | No. 1 Aircraft Depot | Clerk 1 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Froome nee Maylin | mother | ||
| William Froome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Froome | brother | 1884 | |
| Carrie Elizabeth Froome | sister | 1886 | |
| Annie Froome | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Louise Froome nee Travers | wife | 13th April 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-08-30 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded Kingsclere Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Reading Registration District, Berkshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Reading Registration District, Berkshire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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