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We remember William Roughley
We remember William Roughley
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Henry Roughley
Source:8659037
1868
1872
sibling
Elizabeth Roughley
Source:8659037
1872
1879
1881
sibling
Ellen Roughley
Source:8659037
1881
1881
location
Parrs Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659035
1881
1885
sibling
Martha Roughley
Source:8659035
1885
1890
sibling
John Roughley
Source:8659035
1890
1900
marriage
Isabella Pemberton
Source:8659034
1900
1901
children
Edward Roughley
Source:8659029
1901
1901
location
Moss Bridge, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8659029
April 1901
1902
children
Nancy Roughley
Source:8659032
1902
1904
children
Richard Roughley
Source:8659032
1904
1909
children
John Roughley
Source:8659032
1909
1911
location
15 Kearsley Hall Road, Kearsley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659032
April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8651779
23rd November 1915
1917
location
278 Swinton Halt Road, Pendlebury
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8660130
11th January 1917
service
British Army
Private
25065
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
Source:8651779
1916
death
Source:7379476
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier Face 3C and 3D
Source:7379476
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Roughley |
| Source | 3833851 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Kearsley Hall Road, Kearsley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 278 Swinton Halt Road, Pendlebury | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th January 1917 | |
| Moss Bridge, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1901 | |
| Parrs Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25065 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Roughley | daughter | 1902 | |
| Richard Roughley | son | 1904 | |
| John Roughley | son | 1909 | |
| Edward Roughley | son | 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Roughley | mother | ||
| John Roughley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Roughley | brother | 1868 | |
| Elizabeth Roughley | sister | 1872 | |
| Ellen Roughley | sister | 1881 | |
| Martha Roughley | sister | 1885 | |
| John Roughley | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Pemberton | wife | 1900 |
Media
Media
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25065 Pte and Mrs William RoughleyThis is a picture of William and Isabella Roughley taken on a period of leave from the Western Front
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Theipval Memorial RecordThis picture shows Williams name of the Memorial to the Missing at Theipval MemorialContributed by:
Michael49428 -
Medal Card, Pte William Roughley 25065 Lancs FusImage of medal card from Ancestry.co.ukContributed by:
Bryan5462 -
Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Ormskirk Advertiser, 11 January 1917Report of the death of Pvt. William Roughley,of the Lancashire Fusiliers, missing since 1 July 1916. It names his father as John Roughley, of Parrs Lane, Aughton, and his widow as living at 278 Swinton Halt Road, Pendlebury.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford PalsMore about The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford Pals
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Detail For William Roughley | Michael49428 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commision Casualty Details | Michael49428 | |
| In search of a Lost Pal, by Mike Neal | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 25065 Pte and Mrs William Roughley | Michael49428 | |
| Theipval Memorial Record | Michael49428 | |
| Medal Card, Pte William Roughley 25065 Lancs Fus | Bryan5462 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Ormskirk Advertiser, 11 January 1917 | Bryan5462 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| William Roughley | Derek56938 |
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