Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Roney
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: June 1915
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 635573
- Rank: Driver
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
- Unit/Ship: 121st Brigade, 'B' Battery
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 21
- Date of Death: 26.10.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: St. Souplet British Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: I.E.26.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 25 Kinnaird Street, Dundee
- Occupation: Bowbridge Works, Dundee
- Mother:
Marjory Roney, 25 Kinnaird St, Dundee
- Father:
Alexander Roney, 25 Kinnaird St, Dundee
- Siblings:
James
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William Roney
DUNDEE DRIVER KILLED.
Driver William Roney, R.F.A., son of Mr and Mrs Roney, 25 Kinnaird Street, Dundee, is reported to have been killed in action in France. Driver Roney, who was 21 years of age, joined the forces in June, 1915, and in January, 1918, was sent to France. Previous to enlistment he was employed in Bowbridge Works W & A. D. Grimond, Ltd. His father was also a member of the forces, but was discharged from the Royal Engineers through wounds, while his brother James is serving with the Royal Scots.
Dundee Courier 31st January 1918
Can you tell us more about William Roney'? Some additional facts, a small story handed down through the family or perhaps a picture or an heirloom you can share online. Contact our curator...
THANK YOU for your interest in helping the Great War Dundee project. Please complete the short form below and a curator will contact you in the next few days.
Quick Links
Partners
