Maurice Herbert Skevington
He attended High Pavement School. Member of the Nottingham Britannia Rowing Club.
- Family History
- Military history
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He was the son of Albert H. and Elizabeth A. Skevington.
In 1901 Albert and Elizabeth with their three children, Mabel H. (12), Leslie (6) and Maurice (4, b. abt 1897) were living at 22 Park Street, Nottingham (St Nicholas' parish). Albert was an accountant (on his own account). Also in the home on the night of the census was a visitor, Ann Bowring (84), a widow.
At the time of Maurice's death in September 1916 his parents were living in Belgrave Square (obit).
Maurice Skevington was killed on 25 September 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France (Pier and Face 8 D).
He qualified for the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 7 October 1916: ‘Skevington. Killed in action, September 25th, Maurice Skevington, Grenadier Guards, dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs Skevington, Belgrave Square. Sadly missed.' (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 22 September 1917: ‘Skevington. Loving remembrance Maurice Herbert Skevington, Grenadier Guards, whose supreme sacrifice, Somme battlefield, September, 1916, sadly recalled. Splendid you passed. Mother, father, Mabel, Rex, Leslie (France).’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Photo of Maurice Herbert Skevington
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France (www.cwgc.org)