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We remember Arthur G Broome
We remember Arthur G Broome
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Catherine Broome
Source:8646717
1871
1872
sibling
Emily Broome
Source:8646717
1872
1875
sibling
Charles Broome
Source:8646717
1875
1877
sibling
William Broome
Source:8646717
1877
1880
sibling
Henry Broome
Source:8646717
1880
1882
sibling
Alfred Broome
Source:8646717
1882
1885
1887
sibling
Charlotte Broome
Source:8646717
1887
1890
sibling
Bessie Broome
Source:8646717
1890
1915
marriage
Matilda May Howes
Source:8642702
10th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Bromley
United Kingdom
Source:8642702
26th August 1915
1918
children
Herbert Arthur Broome
Source:8642702
23rd January 1918
1920
children
Robert Henry Broome
Source:8642702
2nd May 1920
service
British Army
Private
GS/6914
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:527683
1977
death
Not War Related
Chislehurst
United Kingdom
Source:8646717
2nd April 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur G |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Broome |
| Source | 527683 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/6914 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Henry Broome | son | 2nd May 1920 | |
| Herbert Arthur Broome | son | 23rd January 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Broome | mother | ||
| Charles Broome | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Broome | sister | 1871 | |
| Emily Broome | sister | 1872 | |
| Charles Broome | brother | 1875 | |
| William Broome | brother | 1877 | |
| Henry Broome | brother | 1880 | |
| Alfred Broome | brother | 1882 | |
| Charlotte Broome | sister | 1887 | |
| Bessie Broome | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda May Howes | wife | 10th July 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-26 | 5'6" |
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Private Arthur George BroomeIn uniform of Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment
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David60005 -
Side by SideArthur, GS/6943, and Henry GS/6944 Broome enlisted in the 10th Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment enlisted in Bromley in Kent on 3rd June 1915. They underwent training together and were posted to France with the Regiment on 4th May 1916.. The Battalion was part of the 118th Infantry Brigade of the 39th Division. The Battalion were involved in the heavy fighting in the Battle of Flers/Courcelette, and on the second day of the Battle Arthur suffered extensive shrapnel wounds necessitating him being invalided immediately back to the UK to Bethnal Green Military Hospital. Arthur and Henry never met again after this, as Henry was "Killed in Action" south of Ypres in December 1916.Contributed by:
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Medal EntitlementPrivate Arthur Geroge Broome was awarded the British War Medal 1914-1920 and the The Victory Medal 1914 - 1919.Contributed by:
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Children of Arthur and MayHerbert Arthur and Robert Henry. Known to the family as 'Bertie and Bobby'Contributed by:
Pamela88893 -
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | David60005 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David60005 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David60005 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Arthur George Broome | David60005 | |
| Side by Side | David60005 | |
| Medal Entitlement | David60005 | |
| Children of Arthur and May | Pamela88893 | |
| Wedding photograph | Pamela88893 |
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