Edward Broadbent (British Army officer)
Edward Broadbent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1875 |
| Died | 18 June 1944 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  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][5] and was also Colonel of the King's Own Scottish Borderers.[6]
He is buried in Magdalen Hill Cemetery at Winchester in Hampshire.[7]
References
- ^ "No. 26921". The London Gazette. 21 December 1897.
- ^ "No. 28623". The London Gazette. 2 July 1912.
- ^ "No. 29945". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 15 February 1917. - ^ World Statesmen
- ^ "The London Gazette". No. 34053. p. 3353.
- ^ National Archives
- ^ Find-a-grave