| Regimental number | 2397 |
| Place of birth | Yarmouth, Norfolk, England |
| Other Names | SKINNER, John William |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Woodlands, Tottenham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Skinner, Fleggburgh, Norfolk, England |
| Enlistment date | 12 August 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 18 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SKINNER William John Irvine |
