John L. Broome

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John Lloyd Broome (1824 – 1898) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the Mexican-American War.

Born in New York City, Broome was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1848. His 40 years of service included action at Veracruz, Alvarado, and Laguna del Carmen, Mexico, (1848). As senior Marine officer of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, he played a prominent part in the capture of New Orleans and all engagements of the Squadron on the Mississippi River. He was twice wounded; severely, at the second Battle of Vicksburg.

Lieutenant Colonel Broome retired 8 March 1888 and died in 1898 at Binghamton, New York, where he was buried.

USS Broome (DD-210) was named for him.

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.