Frederick Skellington
Service Number
73610
Military Unit
Royal Field Artillery
Date of birth
Date of Death
22 Sep 1918 (20 years old)
Place of Birth
Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
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Family History
He was the son of Joseph, a greengrocer, and Emma Skellington and the brother of Florence Anne, Kate, Joseph, Marion Jane and William Henry Gilbert Skellington. In 1911 they lived at 35 Meadow Lane Nottingham.
Military History
He served with 72nd Brigade. Joseph and William also served (see obituary).
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged) 16 October 1918: SKELLINGTON killed in action September 22nd 1918, after three years and 8 months service, Driver Fred Skellington, Royal Field Artillery, 35 Meadow Lane, age 20. Mother, father, sisters, Annie, Kate, Marion, brothers Joe (Russia), Gilbert (Clipstone).
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Photographs
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