Lives of the First World War

This is where he died of Pulmonary Tuberculosis caused by mustard gas during WW1

This is where he worked as a Commercial Traveller at the age of 17

The display of his medals which I now have & very proud of him. Going out to that area very soon to pay our respects to him & all the men that fought in WW1.

I am looking for a collector who bought a collection from Don Bradshaw before he died last year (2013). In his collection he had this Christmas menu, I happened to see it in the Manchester Pals book which was written by Michael Stedman. The first name on the card is my grandfather Signal Sgt George Royle, I would love to see the original & talk to the collector that now has it. My father is 90 years young & he would really love to take a look at it, unfortunately my father was only 10 years old when his father, my grandfather died from the effect of mustard gas poisoning. Please, if anyone can help I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Taken we think in 1916

Taken from the local newspaper 21 March 1919 - grandfather's name in list of those getting medals DCM & MM.

First one is Final Gathering At The Armoury & article on my grandfather & his awards DCM & MM

Firstly The Final Gathering At The Armoury & an article on my grandfather & his awards - DCM & MM

Copy of Supplement to the London Gazette 1 January 1919

Supplement to the London Gazette 03 September 1919

Transfer to reserve on demobilization. Took place in Preston on 18 February 1919

George Royle Snr & George Royle Jnr - 1916

Photo Taken 1916

My grandfather's photograph, citations for DCM & MM, his medals, cap badge and a piece of barbed wire.

Appointment of George Royle - 02 January 1932

My grandfather is in the 3rd row on the right hand side & 7th one along.

George listed in Roll of men from Manchester textile firm

In remembrance of my grandfather

The tower poppy is now in a frame as I didn't want it to get damaged or dusty.

The frame along with the WW1 shell