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We remember John William Makin
We remember John William Makin
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Source:7699461
25th May 1895
1898
sibling
Walter Makin
Source:7735730
1898
1899
sibling
John Makin
Source:7735730
1899
1900
sibling
Harry Makin
Source:7735730
1900
1901
location
65 Keswick St, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7735730
1901
1911
employment
Assistant Book Keeper
Cotton Mill
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7735732
1911
1915
enlistment
Source:7699461
7th April 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
3799
Royal Marines Medical Unit
Source:7699461
7th April 1915
1919
discharge
Source:7699461
29th April 1919
1924
marriage
Eliza Cummings
Source:8623725
1924 - 1931
1925
children
John Makin
Source:8621218
1925
1982
death
Not War Related
Source:7735725
4th January 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Makin |
| Source | 7699461 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Keswick St, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 3799 | Royal Marines Medical Unit |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Makin | son | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Makin | mother | ||
| Giles Makin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Makin | brother | 1898 | |
| John Makin | brother | 1899 | |
| Harry Makin | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Cummings | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Private J MakinFrom IWM North handling collection, ref EDN01359, donated to Museum by family members.
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Handdrawn map of the DardenellesThis was drawn by John Makin and donated to IWM North in 2006 by his family.Contributed by:
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Handrawn map, EDN 01072Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006Contributed by:
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RND Christmas Card, 1917Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006Contributed by:
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Royal Naval Division Christmas Card, France 1916Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006Contributed by:
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Envelope to Mrs. Makin, dated 24 Sep 1915Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006Contributed by:
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Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 1Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006.Contributed by:
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Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 2Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006.Contributed by:
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Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 3Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006.Contributed by:
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Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 4Donated to IWM North by family of John Makin in 2006.Contributed by:
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Driving bands from Turkish shellsCollected by Makin from Gallipoli 1915.Contributed by:
Alison154121
Communities
Communities
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Mentioned in the Diary of Private John MakinMore about Mentioned in the Diary of Private John Makin
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IWM North Handling CollectionMore about IWM North Handling Collection
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Interview with son, John Makin, 2005 | Martin968 | |
| Private Papers of J Makin | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Private J Makin | Martin968 | |
| Handdrawn map of the Dardenelles | Martin968 | |
| Handrawn map, EDN 01072 | Martin968 | |
| RND Christmas Card, 1917 | Martin968 | |
| Royal Naval Division Christmas Card, France 1916 | Martin968 | |
| Envelope to Mrs. Makin, dated 24 Sep 1915 | Martin968 | |
| Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 1 | Martin968 | |
| Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 2 | Martin968 | |
| Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 3 | Martin968 | |
| Letter, dated 24th Sept 1915, page 4 | Martin968 | |
| Driving bands from Turkish shells | Alison154121 |
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