Broad, Edgar Geroge
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Edgar Geroge |
Surname | Broad |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 14-01-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Albert George and Louise F. Broad, of Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X9742 |
Markings | BL- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 111. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 135 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 402849 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 40 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/46 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/45 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 14-01-1942 |
End Date | 15-01-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Alconbury |
Day/Night Raid | Night (5% moon) |
Operation | Hamburg |
Reason for Loss | Last heard 3 hours after take-off calling for help |