| Regimental number | 1236 |
| Place of birth | Frederickton, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Telegraph Point, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24.9 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Imilda Skimmings, Telegraph Point, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kempsey, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT ,31 July 1918; discharged (medically unfit: otitis media), Sydney, 14 December 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Dungog General Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SKIMMINGS David William |