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We remember Albert Edward Broadbent
We remember Albert Edward Broadbent
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1892
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
RMA/4663
Royal Marine Artillery
H.M.S. "Ascension"
Source:9471514
15th September 1892 - 24th December 1915
1910
awards
Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy
Other War Service Award
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12th February 1910
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
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marriage
Mrs. Annie M. Broadbent
Source:9471514
1915
death
Not War Related
Cause of death: Died of Disease
HMS "Cormorant" (Ascension Islands)
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Source:9471513
Source:9471511
24th December 1915
burial
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
2. 28.
Source:9471513
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Broadbent |
| Source | 9471510 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | RMA/4663 | Royal Marine Artillery | H.M.S. "Ascension" | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Annie M. Broadbent | wife |
Media
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RMA cap badgeServing on H.M.S. "Ascension" at time of death (various attached)
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14 Star, BWM and BVMAs issued to Albert Broadbent for service in the Great War (Medal Index Cards) 1914 Star issued to Widow (Mrs. A.M. Broadbent 17/5/1920), Victory & British War Medals not issued/claimed.Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Ascension Island: Ascension Island New Cemetery (Burials x 6)More about Ascension Island: Ascension Island New Cemetery (Burials x 6)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RMA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star, BWM and BVM | Ian105013 |
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