Regimental number | 5241 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Eskbank, via Lithgow, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 136 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Albert Skeen, Eskbank, via Lithgow, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, right shoulder and back), Sydney, 20 March 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | St Mary's Cemetery |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SKEEN Percival James |