Son of John and Mary Melia, of 118, Mount Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly a Postman of 78, Stewart Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 1st Bn., Manchester Regiment.
Melia, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Melia
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Corporal
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 26
- Regiment: Manchester Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/09/1916 10/05/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d 6f