Makinson, Harold Shaw –

Son of Joseph and Florence Makinson, of Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Emily Makinson, of 48, Daisy Street, Daubhill, Bolton, Lancashire. Over 21 years service in the Royal Navy. Killed in an explosion. Body not recovered for burial. Reported as Harold Shaw in BC.

Personal details

  • Surname: Makinson
  • Forename: Harold Shaw
  • Date of birth: July 31st, 1880
  • Birth place: Wigan, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 36
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 7th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Able Seaman
  • Unit: HMS Ettrick.
  • Service number: 190284
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.i.D.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, UK
  • CWGC reference: 21.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 20/07/1917 07/12/1917 05/07/1918
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c/d* S11* 6g
  • Bolton Chronicle: 20/07/1917

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