Makin, Edwin –

Son of Thomas and Jane Elizabeth Makin; husband of Jane Makin, of 19, Heap Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly of 32, Nebo Street, Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire. Served in the South African Campaign. Shot through the eye and instantly killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Makin
  • Forename: Edwin
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 31
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: May 6th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 17779
  • Regiment: King's Own Scottish Borderers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Borden, Hampshire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915 28/05/1915 06/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g 6g* S1c*

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