5777495 Private Alfred William MAKINS, MiD, 6th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment: 15/04/1943

Army Number: 5777495
Rank: Private
Name: Alfred William MAKINS, MiD
Unit: 6 Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment


London Gazette : 23 September 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4228/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
R.W.K.
5777495 Pte. A. W. Makins. (Died of wounds)

 

London Gazette : 23 September 1943
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4221/data.pdf


https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4228/data.pdf

 

Casualty Details | CWGC
LANCE CORPORAL ALFRED WILLIAM MAKINS
Service Number: 5777495
Regiment & Unit/Ship: 6th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Date of Death: 15 April 1943
Age 28 years old
Buried or commemorated at MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY
Grave Reference: 2. D. 9.
Location: Tunisia
Additional Info: Son of Alfred and Augustina Makins, of Horningtoft, Norfolk.
Personal Inscription: HAPPY MEMORIES OF ONE WHO LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS