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Harold Daniel SKINNER

Regimental number737
Place of birthAshford England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoachmaker and motor-driver
Address102 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs E A Skinner, 102 Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent, England
Enlistment date8 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name25th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his men in an attack with great determination, and worked splendidly in consolidating the captured position and organizing the defence of the sector. On the next day he again advanced with his platoon to the objective under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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