Theodore Delves Broughton

Brigadier Theodore Delves Broughton (18721944) was a senior British Army officer during the First World War.

Theodore Delves Broughton
Born25 December 1872
Died1 February 1944
Pewsey, Wiltshire
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1891 - 1929
RankBrigadier
UnitRoyal Engineers
Battles/warsFirst World War, Malabar Rebellion

Biography

Born on 25 December 1872, Theodore Delves Broughton was educated at Bedford School. He served during the First World War, between 1914 and 1918, fighting in Mesopotamia and Persia, and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier. He served during the Malabar Rebellion, between 1921 and 1922, and was Chief Engineer of India, between 1925 and 1929.[1]

Brigadier Theodore Delves Broughton died in Pewsey, Wiltshire, on 1 February 1944.[2]

References

  1. Obituary, The Ousel, Vol.XLVIII, No.734, 28 June 1944, p. 59
  2. The Times, 2 February 1944, p. 1
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