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We remember Frederick James Cobb
We remember Frederick James Cobb
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1884
sibling
Henry Cobb
Source:9175798
1884
1888
sibling
Annie Cobb
Source:9175798
1888
1890
sibling
Edith M Cobb
Source:9175800
1890
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9175798
5th April 1891
1891
location
17 Gwalior Road, Putney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9175798
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Alfred E Cobb
Source:9175800
1894
1896
sibling
Joseph Cobb
Source:9175800
1896
1898
sibling
Martha Cobb
Source:9175800
1898
1900
sibling
Louisa Cobb
Source:9175800
1900
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9175800
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Dorothy Cobb
Source:9175800
1901
1907
marriage
Maud Blanche Holmes
Source:9175821
1907
1907
children
Frederick Henry Cobb
Source:9141689
19th May 1907
1908
children
Evelyn Maud Cobb
Source:9141689
26th September 1908
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9175801
2nd April 1911
1911
location
48 Ashlone Road, Putney, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9175801
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Waterman
Source:9141689
6th February 1915
1915
employment
Plumber
United Kingdom
Source:9141689
6th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Putney, London
United Kingdom
Source:9141689
6th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/552307
Royal Engineers
Inland Water Transport
Source:9141687
3rd June 1916
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9141689
15th March 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9141689
April 1919
1925
children
Dorothy L Cobb
Source:9175821
16th February 1925
1939
location
48 Ashlone Road, Putney, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9175821
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Sapper
174804
Royal Engineers
Source:870460
1960
death
Ealing, London
United Kingdom
Source:9175858
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Cobb |
| Source | 9141689 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gwalior Road, Putney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 48 Ashlone Road, Putney, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 48 Ashlone Road, Putney, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 174804 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/552307 | Royal Engineers | Inland Water Transport | Sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy L Cobb | daughter | 16th February 1925 | |
| Frederick Henry Cobb | son | 19th May 1907 | |
| Evelyn Maud Cobb | daughter | 26th September 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Cobb | mother | ||
| William J Cobb | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cobb | brother | 1884 | |
| Annie Cobb | sister | 1888 | |
| Edith M Cobb | sister | 1890 | |
| Alfred E Cobb | brother | 1894 | |
| Joseph Cobb | brother | 1896 | |
| Martha Cobb | sister | 1898 | |
| Louisa Cobb | sister | 1900 | |
| Dorothy Cobb | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Blanche Holmes | wife | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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