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We remember George Broomfield
We remember George Broomfield
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9140726
1st January 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
237502
HMS Hyderabad
Source:9140731
1918
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:9140731
1st April 1918
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
B. FF. 13 "C."
Source:9140731
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Broomfield, |
| Source | 9140726 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 237502 | HMS Hyderabad | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Broomfield | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1916 - Distinguished Service Medal | R58235 | |
| George Broomfield (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R58235 |
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