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We remember John Skells
We remember John Skells
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Skells |
| Source | 4059063 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huge Farm, Bellingham, Chesham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Meadows, Bellingham, Amersham, Bucks. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14274 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Skells | father | ||
| Laura Louisa Skells | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Skells | sister | 1897 | |
| Alice Skells | sister | 1899 | |
| Louisa Skells | sister | 1894 | |
| Richard Skells | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva M Newman | wife | 1935 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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