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William John SKINNER

Regimental number1933
Place of birthWarracknabeal, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressPenong, West Coast, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Martha Maud Skinner, Penong, West Coast, South Australia
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 May 1965
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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