Bertram St. Leger Ten Broeke

Bertram St. Leger Ten Broeke (1895 – 2 November 1962), was Deputy Inspector-General of the Indian Police in Bihar between 1939 and 1947 for which he was made CIE. During World War I he was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, and was awarded the Indian Police Medal in 1937.

Life Bertram St. Leger Ten Broeke was born in Simla, Punjab, India, in 1895. He was educated at Bedford Modern School where he was Head of School and a member of the 1st XV.

After school, Ten Broeke was employed in Lancashire on the LNWR for five years. where he served in France for much of the duration of the war.

Following his retirement, Ten Broeke spent two years in Vancouver before returning to England where he focussed his attention on his interest in Rugby, becoming a Stand Steward at Twickenham to enjoy international matches. He died in London on 2 November 1962 and was survived by his wife and a daughter.