He was a survivor of the 1927 Great Flood, having been rescued from the rooftop of his home in the middle of the night. The family then lived in a 'tent city' for about 3 to 6 months.
Mr. Makinson was was a Tin Can Sailor, having served in the US Navy. He was a 'plank owner' of the USS McLanahan.
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He was a survivor of the 1927 Great Flood, having been rescued from the rooftop of his home in the middle of the night. The family then lived in a 'tent city' for about 3 to 6 months.
Mr. Makinson was was a Tin Can Sailor, having served in the US Navy. He was a 'plank owner' of the USS McLanahan.
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