Jack Broome | |
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![]() Broome on the bridge of HMS Begum in 1944 | |
Birth name | John Egerton Broome |
Nickname(s) | Jack |
Born | Seattle, Washington | 23 February 1901
Died | 19 April 1985 | (aged 84)
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1917–47 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | HMS Rainbow HMS Veteran First Escort Group, HMS Keppel HMS Begum HMS Vernon HMS Ramillies |
Battles/wars | Norwegian campaign Battle of the Atlantic Convoy PQ 17 Indian Ocean |
Awards | Mentioned in Dispatches Distinguished Service Cross Burma Star |
Other work | Writer and Cartoonist |
Captain John Egerton Broome DSC (23 February 1901 – 19 April 1985), also known as Jackie Broome, was a Royal Navy officer who served in both World Wars. He commanded the escort group of the ill-fated Arctic Convoy PQ 17 in 1942.[1] After the Second World War, he became a writer and illustrator.