Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname: Royle

Initials: G.

Rank: Sergeant

Army No.: 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.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (3)

1. Decoration: Mention in Despatches

Gazette Date: 1915-02-17

Gazette Issue: 29072

Gazette Page: 1653

Citation: MMP. France & Flanders. For work in Ypres and Armentieres.

2. Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazette Date: 1917-01-01

Gazette Issue: 29886

Gazette Page: 50

Citation: MMP. Sgt. Name spelt Roye in initial DCM amended by LG 30636 dated 17/4/1918 Page 4700 to Royle.

3. Decoration: Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazette Date: 1917-02-13

Gazette Issue: 29940

Gazette Page: 1565

Citation: MMP. France & Flanders. DCM Citation. 607 PRIVATE G ROYLE MILITARY MOUNTED POLICE For 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.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	22nd October 1917
Company:	MMP HQ STAFF
Cemetery:	DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY BELGIUM
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Surname:	Royle
Initials:	G.
Rank:	Sergeant
Army No.:	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.