| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | c/o J. Dymock, Balmain Road, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | W J Broadbent, Bank of New South Wales, Corowa, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Corps of Staff Cadets, RMC Duntroon, 1911-1914. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Infantry Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join the Meditrranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Promoted Captain, 8 August 1915. Embarked Mudros for England, 4 November 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 11 March 1919 (valvular diseased heart); appointment terminated (medically unfit), 31 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Attached to British Embassy, Tokyo, 1920-1922. Also served in World War II: Service No NX34728. |
| Sources | NAA: B883, BROADBENT John Raymond |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
