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We remember George Albert Charles Broome
We remember George Albert Charles Broome
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1897
dates
Age 4
Source:8860407
1897
1901
location
Ravensbourne St, Deptford, Greenwich
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8860407
1901
1909
location
Melfort, Saskatchewan
Canada
parents address
Source:8884024
July 1909
1915
employment
Bank clerk
Bank of Hamilton
Canada
Source:8851477
19th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Sewell Camp, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5532500
19th April 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:8860444
3rd June 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
440955
Canadian Infantry
53rd Battalion
Source:8860444
June 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
440955
Canadian Infantry
32nd Battalion
Source:8860444
14th September 1915
1915
location
Risborough Barracks, Shorncliffe, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8851477
17th September 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
440955
Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
5th Battalion
Source:7204551
20th January 1916 - 7th November 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8860444
21st January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound: hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8860444
30th March 1916
1917
location
King George Stamford Hospital
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8860444
18th April 1917 - 5th September 1917
1917
location
Canadian Military Hospital Orpington, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8860444
6th September 1917 - 7th November 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
paraplegia as a result of gunshot wound to back and left shoulder
Canadian Military Hospital, Orpington, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7204551
Source:8860444
7th November 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
A.10.
Source:7204551
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Albert Charles |
| Initials | GAC |
| Last Name | Broome |
| Source | 5532500 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Military Hospital Orpington, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 6th September 1917 - 7th November 1917 | |
| King George Stamford Hospital | United Kingdom | military residence address | 18th April 1917 - 5th September 1917 | |
| Melfort, Saskatchewan | Canada | parents address | July 1909 | |
| Ravensbourne St, Deptford, Greenwich | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Risborough Barracks, Shorncliffe, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 17th September 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 440955 | Canadian Infantry | 32nd Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 440955 | Canadian Infantry | 53rd Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 440955 | Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) | 5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Broome | father | ||
| Amelia S | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-03 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Canada - May 1916 Image | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letters, postcards and telegrams | Deborah102878 | |
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 | |
| Canadian Virtual War Memorial | Deborah102878 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists - Empress of Britain | Kristen1288 | |
| 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta for George Broom | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial plaque | Deborah102878 | |
| Headstone | Jonathan101862 | |
| Headstone | Jonathan101862 |
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