Edward Broad

Private Edward "Ned" Broad
01 Aug 1897 - 1967
Biography

The son of Thomas and Susan Broad

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Pelynt Patrol Patrol member 29 Dec 1941 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WBGH 34/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
December 1941
Occupation

Farm labourer

Address
2 Hendergulling, near Tallant, Cornwall
Other information

Known as Ned he was the Brother-in-law of Bill Libby and worked at Trelaske Farm for Jack Bickford. 

A WW1 veteran, he served as Private 488578 in the Labour Corps, enlisting 17 Feb 1915. He stated his year of birth was 1895. He was shot in the backside by friendly fire while serving in France.

In 1939 he was an ARP Warden.

References

TNA ref WO199/3391

1939 Register