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We remember Roy Mellor
We remember Roy Mellor
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
location
Ravenswood, 217 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6623235
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3006578
11th November 1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment City Battalions
22 Battalion
Source:6623238
location
Ravenswood 217 Park Lane Macclesfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7442460
1916
death
Killed in Action
For more historical information go to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission database.
Somme
France
Source:7442460
Source:6623235
Source:6623244
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A. and 14C.
Source:7442460
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roy |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Mellor |
| Source | 3006578 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood 217 Park Lane Macclesfield | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Ravenswood, 217 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment City Battalions | 22 Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Clowes Mellor | father | ||
| Harriet Hannah Mellor | mother |
Media
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Lieutenant Roy Mellor of MacclesfieldLieutenant Roy Mellor served with the Manchester Regiment in France and died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. We will remember.
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Battle flag in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Regiment.Memorial book in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial window in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916
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The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
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Macclesfield St George's Church War Memorial (IWM References 12982 and 12983)More about Macclesfield St George's Church War Memorial (IWM References 12982 and 12983)
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Macclesfield Grammar School War Memorials (IWM Ref 10013)More about Macclesfield Grammar School War Memorials (IWM Ref 10013)
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Macclesfield Golf Club Roll of Honour (IWM Ref 52385)More about Macclesfield Golf Club Roll of Honour (IWM Ref 52385)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sandra36636 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sandra36636 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sandra36636 | |
| Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription | Sandra36636 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sandra36636 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Roy Mellor of Macclesfield | Anne1202 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Regiment. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 |
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