| Regimental number | 1559 |
| Place of birth | Cross Gate Head, England |
| School | National School |
| Other training | Citizen Marines Light Infantry for 11 years |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 25 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Oakhampton House, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Broadley, Rudyard Road, Hillsboro Sheffield, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuous bravery at Pozieres 23 July 1916. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 31 |
| Place of burial | Borre British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 22), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 56 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Eliza BROADLEY, 51 Burnell Road, Sheffield. Native of Sheffield |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He dashed forward himself to within range of the enemy and commenced bombing them, thereby retarding their progress. He displayed great courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
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