| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | 45 Railway Parade, Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Skinner, 45 Railway Parade, Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 88th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant (Honorary Lieutenant) |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance, finding that there were no troops on his left, he showed great skill in forming a defensive flank, thus securing his own position and also that of the brigade. He afterwards brought his flank forward and established his company of the original objective. He displayed the greatest gallantry and coolness under severe artillery fire, setting a very fine example to his men. He has on other occasions rendered valuable service by patrolling 'No Man's Land' and gaining information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
