Edward Broadbent | |
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Born | May 5, 1875 |
Died | June 18, 1944 | (aged 69)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | British Army |
Years of service | c.1896 - 1939 |
Rank | Major-General |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards |
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order |
Major-General Sir Edward Nicholson Broadbent KBE CB CMG DSO (5 May 1875 – 18 June 1944) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Military career[]
Broadbent was appointed a lieutenant in the King's Own Scottish Borderers in 1897[1] and, after a period with the Egyptian Army,[2] served with his regiment throughout World War I.[3] He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1934[4] and was also Colonel of the King's Own Scottish Borderers.[5]
He is buried in Magdalen Hill Cemetery at Winchester in Hampshire.[6]
References[]
- ↑ "No. 26921". 21 December 1897. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/26921/page/
- ↑ "No. 28623". 2 July 1912. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28623/page/
- ↑ "No. 29945". 15 February 1917. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29945/page/
- ↑ World Statesmen
- ↑ National Archives
- ↑ Find-a-grave
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