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In 1940 Lieutenant Richard Broome volunteered from the South Lancashire Regiment for the Independent Companies when they were first raised. He was attached to No 4 Independent Company and saw action during an operation in Norway (Scissors Force). Later he embarked with a contingent from No 2 Commando as part of Force X heading for Gibraltar and Malta. His name is in the Submarine Patrol Log of HMS Unbeaten used in operations from Malta, along with that of 3654571 Corporal H. Slater, and he is also mentioned as part of this intelligence gathering force in a recorded interview with one of his NCO's at the time, Sgt Rudge DCM, held at the IWM. On their return he rejoined No 2 Commando at Ayr, and was appointed Captain of 5 troop.

In Memory of 85468 Captain RIchard Frank Broome
South Lancashire Regiment and No. 2, Commando 5 Troop
who died age 27 on 13 September 1943
Son of Geoffrey and Ethel Broome; husband of Desiree L. M. Broome
Remembered with honour at Salerno War Cemetery.[view].]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:05:24 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/295681-2/Richard_F_Broome.jpg https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Richard_F_Broome/ https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Richard_F_Broome/Capt+Broome+kia.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Richard_F_Broome/Capt+Broome+kia.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of his widow Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE.
View Roll of Honour HERE

In Memory of 85468 Captain RIchard Frank Broome
South Lancashire Regiment and No. 2, Commando
who died age 27 on 13 September 1943
Son of Geoffrey and Ethel Broome; husband of Desiree L. M. Broome
Remembered with honour at Salerno War Cemetery.[view].
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Photo courtesy of his widow Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE.
View Roll of Honour HERE

In Memory of 85468 Captain RIchard Frank Broome
South Lancashire Regiment and No. 2, Commando
who died age 27 on 13 September 1943
Son of Geoffrey and Ethel Broome; husband of Desiree L. M. Broome
Remembered with honour at Salerno War Cemetery.[view].
In album Captain Richard Frank Broome, No.2 Commando kia 13 Sept'43 Salerno]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:18:13 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Richard_F_Broome/Capt_+Richard+Broome.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Richard_F_Broome/Capt_+Richard+Broome.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of his widow Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE.
View Roll of Honour HERE

In Memory of 85468 Captain RIchard Frank Broome
South Lancashire Regiment and No. 2, Commando
who died age 27 on 13 September 1943
Son of Geoffrey and Ethel Broome; husband of Desiree L. M. Broome
Remembered with honour at Salerno War Cemetery.[view].
In album Captain Richard Frank Broome, No.2 Commando kia 13 Sept'43 Salerno]]> Geoff Murray photo Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:16:03 +0000