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We remember Norman Frederick Frome, K.t., C.i.e., D.f.c., M.i.e.e.
We remember Norman Frederick Frome, K.t., C.i.e., D.f.c., M.i.e.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1903
sibling
Gladys Theresa Frome
Source:9143460
1903
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:9143460
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Queens Gate, Millbridge, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143460
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 14
Source:7564322
4th August 1914
1918
location
Father's work address:- Barracks Office, Horfield Barracks, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7564322
15th March 1918
1918
dates
Age 18
Source:7564322
16th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
100464
Royal Flying Corps - Air Mechanic Class 3
Source:7564322
16th March 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
100464
Royal Air Force - Private 2
Source:7564322
1st April 1918 - 4th July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Royal Air Force - Second Lieutenant
Source:7564322
5th July 1918 - 4th March 1919
1918
appointments
Observer Officer
Source:7564322
6th July 1918 - 4th March 1919
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9143580
6th July 1918
1918
education
Tertiary education
University of Bristol
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7564322
6th July 1918
1918
employment
Student
University of Bristol
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7564322
6th July 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9143600
2nd August 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9143600
2nd November 1918
1919
dates
Age 19
Source:7564322
4th March 1919
1928
dates
Age 28
Source:9143702
1928
1928
marriage
Edith Sarah Frome nee Guyan
Source:9143681
1928 - 4th June 1981
1945
employment
Additional Chief Engineer
The British Raj
New Delhi
India
Source:9143623
1st January 1945
1945
location
New Delhi
India
their own address
Source:9143623
1st January 1945
1945
dates
Age 46
Source:9143623
1st December 1945
1947
dates
Age 47
Source:9143625
14th August 1947
1947
employment
Chief Engineer, Posts and Telegraphs
The British Raj
New Delhi
India
Source:9143625
14th August 1947
1947
location
New Delhi
India
their own address
Source:9143625
14th August 1947
education
Secondary education
Fairfield Grammar School
Fairlawn Rd, Montpelier, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9143711
1981
location
'Elmwood', Gussage All Saints, near Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9143681
12th August 1981
1981
dates
Age 81
Source:9143681
13th August 1981
1982
death
Not War Related
Sir Norman Frederick Frome died over 60 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 83.
-probably- Gussage All Saints, nr Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9143473
1982
1982
dates
Age 83
Source:9143473
December 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Frederick |
| Initials | NF |
| Last Name | Frome, K.t., C.i.e., D.f.c., M.i.e.e. |
| Source | 9143625 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Elmwood', Gussage All Saints, near Wimborne, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th August 1981 | |
| 8 Queens Gate, Millbridge, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Father's work address:- Barracks Office, Horfield Barracks, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 15th March 1918 | |
| New Delhi | India | their own address | known 1st January 1945 | |
| New Delhi | India | their own address | known 14th August 1947 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 100464 | Royal Flying Corps - Air Mechanic Class 3 | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 100464 | Royal Air Force - Private 2 | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force - Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Frome nee Dando | mother | ||
| John Frome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Theresa Frome | sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sarah Frome nee Guyan | wife | 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-07-06 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Farnham Registration District, Surrey | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Poole Registration District, Dorset | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 09 Jul 1918 page 8069 - Appointed Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette Supplement 04 Nov 1918 Page 4066 - Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 28 Mar 1919 Page 4037 - Transferred to the unemployed list | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 01 Jan 1945 Page 7 - Made Companion of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 01 Jan 1948 Page 2 - Knighted for his services in India | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 13 Aug 1981 Page 10523 - Death of wife - Edith Sarah Frome | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia entry on Sir Norman Frederick Frome | Keith22624 | |
| Oxford Index website entry for Sir Norman Frederick Frome | Keith22624 | |
| WikiVisually website entry on Sir Norman Frederick Frome | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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