Makinson, James Brogden –

Son of Robert and Emily Makinson, of 14, Pike View, Horwich, Lancashire. Reported missing since 18/08/1916 and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Makinson
  • Forename: James Brogden
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 22
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 18th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 19790
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: January 16th, 1916 - 1916-01-16
  • Enlistment location: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: XIX. H. 5.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 22/09/1916 24/08/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f* 6h

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