Edward Broadbent (British Army officer)
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| Edward Broadbent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1875 |
| Died | 18 June 1944 |
| 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 [edit]
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 [edit]
- ^ The London Gazette: no. 26921. p. 7649. 21 December 1897. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ The London Gazette: no. 28623. p. 4747. 2 July 1912. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29945. p. 1606. 15 February 1917. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ World Statesmen
- ^ National Archives
- ^ Find-a-grave
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lord Ruthven of Freeland |
Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey 1934–1939 |
Succeeded by Alexander Telfer-Smollett |
