Regimental number | 737 |
Place of birth | Ashford England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Coachmaker and motor-driver |
Address | 102 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Skinner, 102 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his men in an attack with great determination, and worked splendidly in consolidating the captured position and organizing the defence of the sector. On the next day he again advanced with his platoon to the objective under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |