Makinson, William –

Son of Mrs. Makinson, of Mason Fold Cottage, Horwich, Lancashire; husband of Mary Makinson, of 10, Dixon Street, Irlam, Lancashire. Enlisted November 1914.

Personal details

  • Surname: Makinson
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Irlam, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 40
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 16th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Lance Corporal
  • Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 9781
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 25/08/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f*

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