Makinson, Edward –

Husband of Mrs. Makinson, of 228, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly employed as a boilermaker’s helper at the Horwich Loco Works. Enlisted February 1916. Captured 09/04/1918 and prisoner of war at Limburg, Germany.

Personal details

  • Surname: Makinson
  • Forename: Edward
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Rifleman
  • Unit: 1st/6th (Rifles) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 260032
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

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

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 09/08/1918 16/08/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c 4a

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