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We remember Basil Skidmore
We remember Basil Skidmore
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Ada Skidmore
Source:6987724
1891
1893
1894
sibling
Cissy Skidmore
Source:6987727
1894
1896
sibling
Ernest Skidmore
Source:6987724
1896
1898
sibling
Lilian Skidmore
Source:6987724
1898
1898
sibling
Frieda E Skidmore
Source:6987727
1898
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:6987727
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6987724
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Light Mechanic
Source:6987724
2nd April 1911
1911
location
204 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6987724
2nd April 1911
1911
sibling
Clifford Skidmore
Source:6987724
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4060805
20th May 1915
1919
marriage
Ada E Randall
Source:6992198
1919
service
British Army
Private
3168
Rifle Brigade
Source:4060805
service
British Army
Private
19760
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4060805
1963
death
Unknown
MERIDEN Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:6995259
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Basil |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Skidmore |
| Source | 4060805 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3168 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 19760 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Anne Skidmore | mother | ||
| Samuel Skidmore | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Skidmore | sister | 1891 | |
| Ernest Skidmore | brother | 1896 | |
| Lilian Skidmore | sister | 1898 | |
| Clifford Skidmore | brother | 1911 | |
| Cissy Skidmore | sister | 1894 | |
| Frieda E Skidmore | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada E Randall | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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An example of Private Skidmore's medalsAs listed on the medal index card
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918More about Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of Private Skidmore's medals | Sharon36563 |
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Stories
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