| Regimental number | 906 |
| Date of birth | 17 November 1895 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | 61 Devonshire Street, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James John Skinner, 61 Devonshire Street, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 29 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 May 1917 |
| Date of death | 9 May 1971 |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Beresfield Cemetery, New South Wales |