| Regimental number | 3909 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Penola, South Australia |
| School | Penola Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | 7 Cumming Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V M W Skinner, 7 Cumming Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, and when he was the only one left in his gun team, this man was seen to work round the flank of an enemy machine gun which was holding up a platoon, and put it out of action. Becoming detached from his company, he made his way up to the left of MONT ST. QUENTIN, where he used his gun with good effect. Seeing the left flank exposed he took his gun and went forward alone, remaining out till the position became secure. During this period, the enemy attacked our position five times, but was driven back on each occasion, this gunner, keeping them harassed, with fire from the excellent position he had chosen for himself.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2581 Driver Roderick James SKINNER, 10th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 23 March 1919; 15 Driver Harold Austin SKINNER, 43rd Bn, died, Albany, 28 July 1916. |
| Other details | War service: Egypt, France, Belgium. Wounded, Mont St Quentin, 31 August 1918; invalided to Bristol, thence to Australia, arriving 31 August 1918. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
