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2nd Lt. Christopher Mackeson MiD.
British Army 2nd Btn. Rifle Brigade
from:Hodnet, Shropshire
(d.16th Aug 1917)
Born on 20th January 1898 in Paddington, London, Christopher Mackeson was the son of Lieutenant Colonel William James and Bertha (nee Pattinson) Mackeson. In 1901, the family were living at 31 St. George's Place, Canterbury, Kent but by 1911 had moved to The Old Rectory, Hearne Lane, Hodnet with their two other children. In 1911, Christopher was a pupil at West Downs School, Romsey Road, Winchester. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, Rifle Brigade on 19th July 1916 and was killed in action on 16th August 1917 having been mentioned in despatches. He is buried at Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Belgium.