Son of Pearse and Mary Broomhead, of New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire. His brother, James Edward Heaton Broomhead, also died on service. Formerly King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.
Broomhead, John W S H –
Personal details
- Surname: Broomhead
- Forename: John W S H
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Wigan, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 29
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: May 29th, 1944
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd/6th Battalion.
- Service number: 3710434
- Regiment: South Staffordshire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: WW2
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Haigh (St. David) Churchyard, Lancashire, UK
- CWGC reference: Grave 978.