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We remember Frank Makin
We remember Frank Makin
Timeline
Timeline
1891
location
63 Cross Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9355586
5th April 1891
1891
1901
location
170 Newton St, Macclesfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9355590
1901
service
British Army
Private
5086
Army Cyclist Corps
Source:2888849
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
46228
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2888849
1918
death
Died of wounds
Admitted to 43rd General Hospital, Salonika, on 19 September 1918 with gunshot wound to left leg and gas poisoning.
Cause of death: gas poisoning and broncho-pneumonia.
Salonika
Greece
Source:7164381
Source:9355182
Source:9355179
25th September 1918
burial
Greece
Source:7164381
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Makin |
| Source | 2888849 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Newton St, Macclesfield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 63 Cross Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5086 | Army Cyclist Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 46228 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| Francis Makin | father |
Media
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Frank MakinIn uniform, printed in the Macclesfield Times photo supplement published on 23 September 1921 after the unveiling of the Park Green war memorial.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
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Macclesfield Ancient Order of Foresters Roll of Honour (IWM Ref 52382)More about Macclesfield Ancient Order of Foresters Roll of Honour (IWM Ref 52382)
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Macclesfield St John's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13004)More about Macclesfield St John's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13004)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank | Selena49658 | |
| Frank Makin | Rosie34810 |
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