Son of Mrs. Royle, of Albion Street, Rochdale, Lancashire. Of St. Thomas Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Brother of John William Royle, of 21, Lower Street, New Bury, Farnworth, Lancashire. Recorded as W ROYLES on CWGC.
Royle, William –
Personal details
- Surname: Royle
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Not known
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: February 15th, 1917
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 12144
- Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- Farnworth "Fallen In The Fight" Book
- CWGC Memorial: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
- CWGC reference: XXIX. A. 1/28.
Local newspaper entries
- Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 16/11/1917