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Albert Edward SKINNER

Regimental number1075
Place of birthMaldon Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMerbein, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinEileen Skinner, Shakespeare Avenue, Harlesden, England
Enlistment date26 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during the assault on the HINDENBURG LINE on 3rd May and for his plucky endurance as a runner. He repeatedly traversed a heavy enemy barrage with the utmost willingness and cheerfulness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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