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We remember Douglas Walter Broadbridge
We remember Douglas Walter Broadbridge
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
George Broadbridge
Source:6651141
1882
1883
sibling
George Broadbridge
Source:6651141
1883
1885
sibling
Thomas William Broadbridge
Source:6651077
1885
1887
sibling
May Broadbridge
Source:6651077
1887
1888
sibling
Luttman Vernon Broadbridge
Source:6651096
1888
1890
sibling
Florence Broadbridge
Source:6651141
1890
1891
sibling
Herbert Sinclair Broadbridge
Source:6651141
1891
1894
1899
sibling
Sydney Mark Broadbridge
Source:6651077
1899
1901
location
Birdham Village, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6651096
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Carting Contractor General
Source:6651077
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Marten(?) House, Manhood End, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6651077
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Farmer
Source:6651035
8th December 1915
1915
location
Fishbourne Lane, Appledram, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6651035
8th December 1915
1917
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6651035
12th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
212606
Royal Field Artillery
No 3 Depot
Source:6651035
15th February 1917 - 16th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
212606
Royal Field Artillery
13th Reserve Battery
Source:6651035
16th February 1917 - 16th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
212606
Royal Field Artillery
172nd Brigade
Source:6651035
16th June 1917 - 29th August 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6651035
8th July 1917 - 2nd January 1920
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:6651035
8th December 1917 - 31st December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:6651035
16th September 1918 - 22nd October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
212606
Royal Field Artillery
172nd Brigade
Source:6651035
30th December 1918 - 16th June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Gunner
212606
Royal Field Artillery
191st Brigade
Source:6651035
16th June 1919 - 14th January 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6651035
11th February 1920
1920
location
Fishbourne Lane, Appledram, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6651035
11th February 1920
1921
marriage
Dorothy Smith
Source:6651115
1921
1922
children
Eileen S Broadbridge
Source:6651141
1922
1928
children
Ruby B Broadbridge
Source:6651141
1928
1947
location
Farm at Dell Quay, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6651123
July 1947
service
British Army
Gunner
212606
Royal Field Artillery
Source:509098
1985
death
Source:6651130
1985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas Walter |
| Initials | DW |
| Last Name | Broadbridge |
| Source | 6651035 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdham Village, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Farm at Dell Quay, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known July 1947 | |
| Fishbourne Lane, Appledram, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 8th December 1915 | ||
| Fishbourne Lane, Appledram, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 11th February 1920 | ||
| Marten(?) House, Manhood End, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 212606 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 212606 | Royal Field Artillery | 172nd Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 212606 | Royal Field Artillery | 172nd Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 212606 | Royal Field Artillery | 191st Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 212606 | Royal Field Artillery | No 3 Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 212606 | Royal Field Artillery | 13th Reserve Battery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen S Broadbridge | daughter | 1922 | |
| Ruby B Broadbridge | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Broadbridge | father | ||
| Ellen Alma Brown | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas William Broadbridge | brother | 1885 | |
| Sydney Mark Broadbridge | brother | 1899 | |
| May Broadbridge | sister | 1887 | |
| George Broadbridge | brother | 1882 | |
| George Broadbridge | brother | 1883 | |
| Florence Broadbridge | sister | 1890 | |
| Herbert Sinclair Broadbridge | brother | 1891 | |
| Luttman Vernon Broadbridge | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Smith | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 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 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Douglas's Parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Douglas's Parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to brother Luttman Vernon Broadbridge - on LOTFWW | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Marriage Registrations Index - 1921 - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Armed Robbery | Yvonne27542 | |
| Alchin Family History - includes Douglas's genealogy | Yvonne27542 | |
| Douglas's Baptism - on FamilySearch.org | Yvonne27542 |
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