| Regimental number | 3295 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway ticket collector |
| Address | 124 King Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J F Skidmore, 124 King Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O's work during the period 27th March 1918 to 10th September 1918 has been of the highest order. During the DERNANCOURT operations from 27th March 1918 to 6th April 1918, he displayed admirable courage and great devotion to duty under shell fire. During the operations which commenced on August 8th, he has shown marked ability in controlling traffic under trying circumstances, when roads were being heavily shelled. On two occasions this N.C.O. has taken post in a village being heavily shelled and diverted all traffic around the same, thereby enabling transportation of ammunition and supplies to be carried forward safely, without delay, and possibly saving the lives of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
