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We remember Thomas Frederick Froome
We remember Thomas Frederick Froome
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
James William Froome
Source:9169201
1893
1896
birth
Armidale [in the Northern Tablelands of] New South Wales
Australia
Source:9160275
Source:9160271
26th March 1896
1916
location
Puddledock, via Armidale, New South Wales
Australia
parents address
Source:9160271
11th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:9160271
12th April 1916
1916
employment
Labourer
Not known
Armidale, New South Wales
Australia
Source:9160271
12th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Armidale, New South Wales
Australia
Source:9160271
12th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1320
Australian Infantry
33rd Battalion
Source:9160271
12th April 1916 - 27th June 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9160271
21st November 1916 - 18th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action on 12 October 1917 - gunshot wound left leg (slight)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9160271
12th October 1917 - 14th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9160271
4th March 1918 - 5th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action on 30 March 1918 - gunshot wound to the upper dorsal [upper back] (severe)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9160271
30th March 1918 - 15th June 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action on 30 August 1918 - shell wound left arm [i.e. wounded by exploding shell or shrapnel]
Hospital/Institution
Source:9160271
30th August 1918 - 15th October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9160271
20th October 1918 - 26th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:9160271
27th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9160271
27th June 1919
1927
dates
Age 31
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1927
1927
marriage
Mabel Eliza Froome nee Johnstone
Source:9160486
1927
1929
children
Melba Joy Froome
Source:9160486
1929
1967
dates
Age 71
Source:9160275
11th November 1967
1967
death
Not War Related
Thomas Frederick Froome died on Armistice Day 1967 -
49 years to the day after the ending of the Great War. He was 71
- probably - Guyra, near Armidale, New South Wales
Australia
Source:9160275
Source:9160486
11th November 1967
burial
Guyra, near Armidale, New South Wales
Australia
Source:9160275
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Frederick |
| Initials | TF |
| Last Name | Froome |
| Source | 8248868 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puddledock, via Armidale, New South Wales | Australia | parents address | known 11th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1320 | Australian Infantry | 33rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melba Joy Froome | daughter | 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Froome | father | ||
| Elizabeth Jane Froome nee Tyrrell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Froome | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Eliza Froome nee Johnstone | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-26 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Grave website entry on Thomas Frederick Froome | Keith22624 | |
| MyHeriyage website entry on Thomas Frederick Froome | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 1116 James William Froome - Australian Imperial Force | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Keith22624 |
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