| Regimental number | 1997 |
| Place of birth | Casino, New South Wales |
| School | Casino and Woodburn Public Schools, New South Wales |
| Other training | Nil |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Casino, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Skinner, Casino, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Was a schoolmate of Harold McWilliam DCM, mates in the same battalion, decorated on the same day, killed in action on the same day. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Flers, France |
| Age at death | 18.4 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 18 |
| Place of burial | Warlencourt British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 30), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 106 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Reachal SKINNER. Native of Casino, New South Wales. Full name Abel Samuel SKINNER |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill in handling his machine guns during an enemy counter attack. He inflicted heavy casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
