| Surname: | Royle |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 607 |
| Notes: | MMP. Ypres & Armentieres. Died of wounds, 47 Casualty Clearing Station, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. His name is spelt Roye, amended to Royle in LG 30636, 4700, 17/4/1918. 14/11/1904 transferred to MMP. He was born and enlisted in Manchester and resided in Marylebone. Inscription on gravestone: Gone but not forgotten. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory Medal and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 9/8/1914. 1911 Census serving Bulford Camp. Info from Pension Index Card:- Form, A.P.54. APW/1009, Royle, Charlotte, (G), 5 Brand Street, St Marylebone, NW 1. MMP, Sgt, No. 607 George Royle. Same No. as Sgt G A Slaughter, MFP. Extract from the Liverpool Post 18 February 1915. Mentioned in Despatches:- Markin, 816, L/Cpl J Royle, 607, Sergt. G Smyrk, 495. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29072 Page: 1653 Feb. 17, 1915) |
| Citation: | MMP. France & Flanders. For work in Ypres and Armentieres. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29886 Page: 50 Jan. 1, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. Sgt. Name spelt Roye in initial DCM amended by LG 30636 dated 17/4/1918 Page 4700 to Royle. |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29940 Page: 1565 Feb. 13, 1917) |
| Citation: | MMP. France & Flanders. DCM Citation.607 PRIVATE G ROYLEMILITARY MOUNTED POLICEFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and on one occasion displayed great courage in controlling traffic under heavy shellfire. |
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| Date of Death: | Oct. 22, 1917 |
| Company: | MMP HQ STAFF |
| CWGC Link: | 153905 |
| Cemetery: | DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, BELGIUM 🇧🇪 |
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