1899 Nov 4 born at 100 Maberley Street, Aberdeen
his mother died and he was brought up by his grandmother This appears to be him 1n 1901 census as William Clakin
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| William Clarkin | 45 | Head |
| Marjory Clarkin | 47 | Wife |
| William Clarkin | 1 | Grandson |
1917 Jan 31 Enlisted in Gordon Highlanders in Aberdeen
1918 May 11 posted to France
1919 Jan 24 re-enlists in Gordon Highlanders. NOK is his grandmother Mrs Clarkin of Aberdeen
Posted Black Sea Army
1919 Feb 12. Awarded MM
1920 Nov 20 Discharged free on compassionate grounds. His grandmother wrote to Army saying she needed him to look after her
1921 Oct 28 enlisted with RIC no 83094. ex-soldier & stone polisher
1921 Dec 4 posted Louth
1922 Married Mary Thom Low in Aberdeen, She appears to die in Aberdeen in 1985, so presumably they parted.
1939 Register Living at 27 Kersal View, Brindle Heath, Salford with Annie E Buxton. He is a Granite Polisher and is widowed
1956 Died Salford