Broman, Salem (Ceilon) Eric. Pte, 1069531

From Stockholm, Sweden, born March 3rd 1899

Joined: 6th of March 1917 he joined the 249th Over Seas Bn, and the transferred to 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles at May 1st 1918.

Taken on Strenght: 16th of May 1918 he landed in France with 1st CMR and then transported to Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp the 23rd of May 1918.

Fought in: 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Bn from 6th of August 1918.

Circumstances of death:

Killed in Action 29th of September 1918, when fighting in St Ollie near CAMBRAI in France. Broman was instantly killed by a bullet from enemy machine gun when advancing north of the ARRAS-CAMBRAI road.

Awarded: British War medal and Victory Medal

Buried: At the RAILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY in France