Killed in action
during the attack on Vimy Ridge. According to
the Graves Registration Report, he was initially buried near the trenches 1 mile East of
Neuville St Vaast. On November 29, 1920,
his body was exhumed and reburied in the Nine Elms Cemetery, North East of Arras
Nine Elms Military Cemetery
Thelus, France
Post war, the
British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to his brother, William J Broadworth at
Stirling Ontario
The Plaque
(Dead Man’s Penny) and Scroll were sent to a second brother, John T Broadworth, at
the same address
There was no
Memorial Cross issued as his mother had predeceased him, and he was not married
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