Jack Broome
Jack Broome | |
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Broome on the bridge of HMS Begum in 1944 | |
| Birth name | John Egerton Broome |
| Nickname | Jack |
| Born | 23 February 1901 |
| Died | 19 April 1985 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1914–47 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Rainbow HMS Veteran First Escort Group, HMS Keppel HMS Begum HMS Vernon HMS Ramillies |
| Conflicts | 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. After the Second World War, he became a writer and illustrator.