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We remember Leonard Broadhurst
We remember Leonard Broadhurst
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
location
Marickville, Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
parents address
Source:8172449
1915
1915
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:8674100
24th August 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3013
Australian Infantry
55 Battalion
Source:8172449
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Leonard Broadhurst was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity. He was buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Nord
France
Source:8172449
Source:8674100
20th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Broadhurst |
| Source | 8172449 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marickville, Sydney, New South Wales | Australia | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3013 | Australian Infantry | 55 Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Eliza Broadhurst | mother | ||
| Frederick William Broadhurst | father |
Media
Media
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Unknown Australian Soldier Re-buried at FromellesPrivate Leonard Broadhurst, born in England, served with the Australian Infantry and fell at Fromelles. Originally listed missing he was re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
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Grave of an Unknown Australian SoldierPrivate Leonard Broadhurst was re-buried at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery with full military honours during 2010. DNA testing confirmed his identity in 2012.
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Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Australian Soldier Re-buried at Fromelles | Anne1202 | |
| Grave of an Unknown Australian Soldier | Anne1202 |
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