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We remember Robert J Skinner
We remember Robert J Skinner
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:7942228
October 1916
enlistment
Glalshiels
United Kingdom
Source:7942230
service
British Army
Private
2757
Lothian and Border Horse
Source:4063814
service
British Army
Private
120869
Lothian and Border Horse
Source:4063814
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7942207
1944
death
Not War Related
Suffered cerebral haemorrhage following motorbike accident.
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:7942211
14th November 1944
burial
Kelso
United Kingdom
Source:7942211
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert J |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Skinner |
| Source | 4063814 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2757 | Lothian and Border Horse | Private | ||
| British Army | 120869 | Lothian and Border Horse | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Skinner | father |
Media
Media
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Birth CertificateCopy of original birth certificate of Robert John SkinnerContributed by:
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Private Robert John SkinnerPhoto taken in October 1916 and sent to his sister Jessie.
Contributed by:
Andrew61938
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert John Skinner | Andrew61938 | |
| Death Certificate | Andrew61938 | |
| Birth Certificate | Andrew61938 | |
| Private Robert J Skinner | Andrew61938 | |
| Private Robert John Skinner | Andrew61938 |
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