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Surname: BROUGHTON
Forename(s): Henry
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 32454
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Garrison Battalion
Division: ---
Age: 29
Date of Death: 1917-04-23
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: ---
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: BARNOLDSWICK (ST. MARY-LE-GHYLL) CHURCHYARD
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Henry Broughton was the son of James and Sarah Broughton, née Ormerod. Both parents were born at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire.
1891 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Monks Cottages - Henry Broughton, aged 3 years, born Barnoldswick, son of James and Sarah Broughton.
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Clough Fold - Henry Broughton, aged 13 years, born Barnoldswick, son of James and [stepson of] Alice Ann Broughton. [James had married Alice Ann Mitchell in 1900.]
1911 Horton-in-Craven, Yorkshire Census: The Green - Henry Broughton, aged 22 years, born Barnoldswick, Yorkshire. [Henry was employed by Luke Hartley, Farmer.]
The British Army Pension Record for Henry Broughton exists but may be incomplete. [Henry served with the B.E.F. in France from 22 July 1916 to 12 August 1916 and was discharged on the 9 March 1917.]
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Henry Broughton, 32454, Yorks L. I. Dis.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Henry Broughton, 32454, 2nd GB Yorks L. I. Dis. 9.3.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Private Henry Broughton, 32454, K.O.Y.L.I. Date and Place of Death: Dischd. 9.3.17. Died after discharge. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father and Administrator - James. £11 0s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: Pte Henry Broughton, 32454, K.O.Y.L.I.; 32454, 82nd Training Reserve Battalion. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mr James Broughton. Relationship: Father. Claimant: Alice Ann Broughton. Relationship to Man; Mother. Address: 9, West Avenue, Barnoldswick. [Henry received the Silver War Badge.]
In the CPGW book Henry Broughton has the same photograph as Private John James Broughton (268628) (q.v.); this photograph accompanies the article reporting the death of Henry in the 'Craven Herald' (27 April 1917). To add more confusion, the ‘West Yorkshire Pioneer’ of the same date, has the same photograph labelled: ‘Pte J. J. Broughton, Barnoldswick, whose death was reported last week.’ This edition also included an article about Henry’s death.
A short biography of Henry is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
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Private Henry BROUGHTON
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
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27 April 1917
BROUGHTON - April 23rd, at 9, West Avenue, Barnoldswick, Henry Broughton, aged 29 years.
27 April 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - DISCHARGED SOLDIER'S DEATH
The death took place on Monday night at his home, 9, West Avenue, Barnoldswick, of Henry Broughton, and late of the K.O.Y.L.I. Regiment, from bronchial asthma and syncope. Deceased, who was 29 years of age and unmarried, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Broughton. He enlisted in September 1914 in the West Riding Regiment, and after nearly two years' training was transferred to the King's Own on going out to France in August last. He had never enjoyed robust health, however, and after three weeks in France he was invalided home, and since spent most of the time in hospital at Norwich, Pontefract and Newcastle. Prior to going into the Army he worked as a weaver at Messrs. E. Ormerod & Co.'s, Moss Shed. The funeral takes place today at Gill Church.
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27 April 1917
BROUGHTON - April 23rd, at 9, West Avenue, Barnoldswick, Henry Broughton, aged 29 years.
27 April 1917
BARNOLDSWICK - DISCHARGED SOLDIERS' DEATH
The death took place on Monday night at his home, 9, West Avenue, Barnoldswick, of Henry Broughton, late of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, from bronchial asthma and syncope. Deceased, who was 29 years of age and married, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Broughton. He enlisted in September 1914, in the West Riding Regiment, and after nearly two years' training was transferred to the King's Own on going out to France in August last. He had never enjoyed robust health, however, and after three weeks in France he was invalided home, and has since spent most of the time in hospital at Norwich, Pontefract, and Newcastle. Prior to going into the army he worked as a weaver at Messrs. E. Ormerod & Co's., Moss Shed. The funeral takes place to-day at Gill Church.
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