He enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1906. Awarded the DSM in December 1915 for services relating to mine-sweeping and mine-laying.
He died from complications of an infection, which caused Myelitis (infection & paralysis of the spinal cord).
He enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1906. Awarded the DSM in December 1915 for services relating to mine-sweeping and mine-laying.
He died from complications of an infection, which caused Myelitis (infection & paralysis of the spinal cord).
Inscription
G. BROOMFIELD D.S.M
Leading Seaman R.N. 237502
H.M.S. "HYDERABAD"
1st April 1918 age 27
Gravesite Details
Leading Seaman Royal Navy.
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