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We remember William Broad
We remember William Broad
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary Ann Broad
Source:8692054
1879
1881
sibling
Alice Broad
Source:8692054
1881
1883
sibling
Sophia Broad
Source:8692054
1883
1889
sibling
John Broad
Source:8692054
1889
1891
1893
sibling
James Broad
Source:8692054
1893
1896
sibling
Thomas Broad
Source:8692054
1896
1899
sibling
Ellen Broad
Source:8692054
1899
1901
sibling
George Broad
Source:8692054
1901
1901
location
26 Edmund Street, PRESTON
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8692066
April 1901
1911
employment
Labourer
Rubber Works
PRESTON.
United Kingdom
Source:8692069
April 1911
1911
location
26 Edmund Street, PRESTON
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8692069
April 1911
1914
marriage
Ellen Broad nee Hodson.
Source:8692088
11th April 1914
1914
enlistment
PRESTON
United Kingdom
Source:8692054
29th August 1914
1916
service
British Army
L/CPL
12214
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
7th battalion
Source:8692054
23rd July 1916
employment
Labourer
Rubber Works
Preston, lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8692054
1916
death
Killed in Action
Hugh wood, SOMME
France
Source:8692093
Source:8692054
23rd July 1916
burial
LONGUEVAL
France
V. D. 35
Source:8692118
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Broad |
| Source | 508135 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Edmund Street, PRESTON | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 26 Edmund Street, PRESTON | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12214 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 7th battalion | L/CPL |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Broad | mother | ||
| John Broad | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Broad | sister | 1879 | |
| Alice Broad | sister | 1881 | |
| Sophia Broad | sister | 1883 | |
| John Broad | brother | 1889 | |
| James Broad | brother | 1893 | |
| Thomas Broad | brother | 1896 | |
| Ellen Broad | sister | 1899 | |
| George Broad | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Broad nee Hodson. | wife | 11th April 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | blue | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-04-11 | 5'3" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Corporal Broad.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Lance Corporal William Broad for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: William Broad. Address: 37 Brougham St. Late 30 Edmund St. Occupation: Labourer. Regiment: L.N. Lanc. Rgt. Rank and Regimental Number: Lance Corporal No 12214. Date of Death: 23rd July 1916. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: None.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.loyalregiment.com soldiers stories | Preston43149 | |
| http://www.cwcg.org casualty details | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Corporal Broad. | Preston485 | |
| William Broad | Preston43149 |
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