| Regimental number | 4187 |
| Place of birth | Oakleigh Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Skews, Jika Street, Heidelberg, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 11 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 July 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John David |
