| Notes: | CMP. He was born and resided in Bradford and formerly served in the Royal Engineers. 6 Airborne Division Pro Coy War Diary WO 171/4168. 24/3/1945, 10.00hrs Lt. Monk, Sgt Deal and 7 NCO's jumped with 5 Para Bde into action north of Wesel. L/Cpl Newall killed, Lt Monk killed, Cpl Broderick killed, L/Cpl Warburton killed, L/Cpl McGowan wounded and evacuated. No inscription on Gravestone. Casualty List 1727, Western Europe, Missing, 24/3/1945, 6 Airborne Div Pro Coy. Casualty List 1749, Western Europe, previously reported missing now reported Killed in Action, 6 Airborne Div Pro Coy, previous List 1727, 24/3/1945,
Douglas Herbert Broderick. |
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