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We remember Herbert Fenton Skinner
We remember Herbert Fenton Skinner
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Edith Fenton Skinner
Source:6189747
1886
1888
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6189747
2nd April 1911
1911
location
358 Crooksmoor Road, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189747
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Aline Bland
Source:6189751
15th September 1914
1914
location
31 Parkes Road, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6189747
15th September 1914
1915
enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6249597
1st May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M/272973
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6249597
1st May 1915 - 24th October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:6249597
24th October 1915
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:6249597
27th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
096649
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:6249597
27th October 1915
1915
children
Edward Staniland Skinner
Source:6189751
15th December 1915
1918
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6652810
7th June 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4063166
7th June 1918
1918
children
Gerald Richard Skinner
Source:6189751
14th November 1918
1923
children
Joan Skinner
Source:6189751
26th September 1923
1929
marriage
Ellen Phyllis Kingston
Source:6189751
1929 - 24th November 1975
1936
employment
Wool Merchant
Source:6652833
15th June 1936
1975
death
Not War Related
Richmond-upon-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:6189746
24th November 1975
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Parkes Road, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | 15th September 1914 | |
| 358 Crooksmoor Road, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M/272973 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 096649 | Royal Army Service Corps | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Staniland Skinner | son | 15th December 1915 | |
| Gerald Richard Skinner | son | 14th November 1918 | |
| Joan Skinner | daughter | 26th September 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Fenton | mother | ||
| Richard Skinner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Fenton Skinner | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aline Bland | wife | 15th September 1914 | |
| Ellen Phyllis Kingston | wife | 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-01 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jeremy24359 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Service Attestation | Jeremy24359 | |
| Officer appointment | Jeremy24359 | |
| Honours and Awards | Jeremy24359 | |
| Incoming passenger list | Jeremy24359 | |
| War Office: Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers (numerical) | Jeremy24359 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Army Service Corps | Jeremy24359 |
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