Ernest William Broad

Private Ernest William Broad
25 Jun 1896 - 13 May 1971
Biography

The son of William and Rebecca, he married Amelia Lyle in 1920.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
St. Teath Patrol Patrol member 16 Apr 1942 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WBAF 55/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
April 1942
Occupation

Grocery manager

Address
Atlantic View, Lower Tynes, St Teath, Cornwall
Other information

A WW1 veteran he served as Private 381206 in Somerset Yeomanry (Cyclist), Somerset Light Infantry and 821 Company Labour Corps. He enlisted 12 Oct 1916. He served in France in British Expeditionary Force for 1 year 4 months but was awarded a disability due to the effects of gas in April 1918.

References

TNA ref WO199/3391

1939 Register