Mexborough and Swinton Times, May 25, 1918

Private William Royall
East Yorkshires

Private Wm. Royall of 11, Church. street, Swinton, died on April 25 of wounds received in action in France on April 21_

He was 19 years of age, and had been serving a year.

He twice enlisted when under age, and was dicharged on both occasions.

Before enlistment he was employed at the Kilnhurst Steel Works.

He went to France on Easter Monday.

From Swinton’s Roll of Honour:

Private 30410 of the 1st Battalion
East Yorkshire Regiment.
Born and resident Swinton, enlisted Mexborough
Died of wounds 25 April 1918
aged 19
Son of William and Mary Royall of 11 Church Street, Swinton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Buried at the Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, grave I. B. 18.