Pte. William Edward 'Billy' Makin

Trade in 1939 prior to enlistment Iron Foundry Labourer. Served in No.12 Commando and later No.1 Commando. April 1942 married Isabella Beddow. 1946 resided 4 Seville Street, Liverpool 5 with his wife Isabella. Member of the Commando Association from Kirkby, Liverpool. Image circa 1959/1960 from his nephew Wayne Colquhoun who adds "Bill stands tall with Bella his wife who was very petite. That's my grandmother, her sister to the left."

William Edward Makin
b. 22.03.1915
d. 2001 Liverpool