| Regimental number | 962 |
| Place of birth | Balmain New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Victor Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J C H Skinner, Victor Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 7 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 22 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 January 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John Charles |