| Forename | William |
|---|---|
| Surname | Clayton |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Wigan & Ince |
| Age | 21 |
| Address | 55 Clarington Grove, Wigan |
| Parents' Address | As above |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Ordinary Telegraphist |
| Occupation or place of work | Messrs Clough & Gaskell |
| Regiment | Royal Navy HMS Charybdis |
| Day of Death | 23 |
| Month of Death | October |
| Year of Death | 1943 |
| Cause of Death | Lost at sea |
| Place of Burial | St Peter Port (Foulon Cemetery) Guernsey |
| Regiment Number | D/JX 341388 |
| Name of War | Second World War |
| Location | |
| Additional Information | Son of James & Emily Clayton of Wigan. The cruiser was sunk by German torpedo boats off Northern France. WO 13/11/43 & 20/11/43 |