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We remember Robert Makinson
We remember Robert Makinson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
sibling
Hilda Makinson
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1888
1890
sibling
Arthur Makinson
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1890
1916
dates
Age 28
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29th January 1916
employment
Stationers Traveller.
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service
British Army
Private
10432
Manchester Regiment
18th Battalion.
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location
"The Gables" Hartley Road Altrincham Cheshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
death
Died of wounds
The Somme Pas - de - Calais.
France
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29th January 1916
burial
Somme
France
Grave Ref. I.Row C. 37.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Makinson |
| Source | 2889336 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Gables" Hartley Road Altrincham Cheshire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10432 | Manchester Regiment | 18th Battalion. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte. Makinson | mother | ||
| Robert Makinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Makinson | brother | 1890 | |
| Hilda Makinson | sister | 1888 |
Media
Media
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St Margaret Church Altrincham.Memorial plaque of Private William Makinson.
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Altrincham War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War.Contributed by:
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Altrincham War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War and memorial wreaths.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Battle flag in the chapel dedicated to Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial book in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Manchester Cathedral.Memorial window in the chapel dedicated to the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Manchester Regiment, (18th Service Battalion) 3rd City Pals.More about The Manchester Regiment, (18th Service Battalion) 3rd City Pals.
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St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.More about St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Church Altrincham. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private Robert Makinson. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| St Margarets Church Altrincham. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 | |
| Manchester Cathedral. | Desmond1478 |
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