Joseph Gifford Broad

(Confirmed)

Born: 3 December, 1882

Died: 3 May, 1917

Biographical Summary:

A hairdresser who enlisted in the AIF in January 1916. At the time of enlistment his wife’s address was Lawson, NSW. She moved to Mosman later in 1916. He departed for England on 13 April 1916 and arrived on 7 June 1916.

Following further training in England, he joined the 19th Battalion on 24 February 1917. He was killed in action on 3 May 1917 at the Second Battle of Bullecourt when a combined Australian and British attack was made on the Hindenburg Line. That day his unit suffered very heavy casualties. Out of an assault strength of 550, there were 21 killed, 117 missing and 221 wounded. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Joseph Gifford Broad

Service Number: 4669

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 3 December, 1882 in Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Death Records:

• 3 May, 1917 in Bullecourt

Address:

• Tasman 52 Wolseley Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Alfred Broad
• mother - Mary Addicoat
• wife - Hannah Bell Swindle

Organisations:

• Member of - 19th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Broad Joseph Gifford SERN 4669 POB Bendigo VIC POE Casula NSW NOK W Broad Hannah Bell (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Joseph Gifford Broad (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour Joseph Gifford Broad (Webpage)

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