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NAME: Broad, William Hugh

RANK: Stoker 1st Class (Seaman on memorial)

UNIT: Royal Navy

BATTALION ETC: HMS Hampshire

REGIMENTAL NUMBER: K/16856

HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH: Drowned 5th June 1916 when ship sunk by mine

WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK

OTHER INFORMATION: Born 17th July 1894 at Winchester, Hants. Joined navy 18th November 1912. Son of William & Eliza Frances Broad of 4 Bridge Terrace, Shawdford, Nr Winchester, Hants (RN War Graves Roll). On pension card address is Toll Gate Lodge, Twyford, Winchester. In 1911 family living at 31 Middle Brook Street, Winchester.