About David Broadfoot
Lived 1899 – 1953 (aged 53). David Broadfoot was a British military personnel and radio officer.
David Broadfoot GC (21 July 1899 – 31 January 1953) was a Scottish seaman awarded the George Cross for his bravery during the sinking of the in the North Sea flood of 1953.
He was born in Stranraer, Scotland. By 1917, he had gained a radio license and later qualified as a ship's Radio Officer. In this capacity, he served in merchant navy during both World War I and World War II.
In October 1950, he joined the crew of the . several memorials of the disaster are located on both sides of the North Channel.
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Who was David Broadfoot?
Scottish naval hero (1899–1953)
When was David Broadfoot born?
David Broadfoot was born on 21 July 1899 in Stranraer.
When did David Broadfoot die?
David Broadfoot died on 31 January 1953 in North Channel.
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David Broadfoot was a military personnel and radio officer.
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David Broadfoot was British.
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