MAKINGS, Charles Henry

A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWI
SERVICE NO : 2650
RANK : Private
UNIT : 49th Battalion
ENLISTMENT DATE : 29/05/1915
AGE : 18
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Brisbane, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Freestone, Queensland
RELIGION : Church of England
OCCUPATION : Farmer
DATE OF DEATH : 16/10/1978
PLACE OF BURIAL : Grafton, New South Wales

MEMORIALS : 2023 Freestone WWI Honour Board, Yangan and Swanfels Honour Roll 1914-1918

View this person’s Service File : Charles Henry MAKINGS

NOTES : Brother: Frederick George Makings 7509. Frederick and Mary Jane Makings two sons Charles and Frederick served in WWI. Charles was married to Cecilia Jane Makings (nee McNamara). Charles was noted as Wounded in Action, after suffering from a shell wound to right shoulder. He was discharged Medically Unfit in 1917.

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