In Memory Of

SKIDMORE, WILLIAM ELIAS

Service Details
Age:
 28
Date of Birth:
 1887-10-03
Service No:
 9032
Rank:
 Serjeant
Unit:
 2nd Bn.
Regiment:
 Royal Scots Fusiliers
Date of Death:
 1916-07-30
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Pier and Face 3 C.
Cemetery:
 THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Somme
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 D C M, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 LG Sup 5 Aug 1915 DCM - "For conspicuous gallantry on the 17th May, 1915, at Festubert, in assisting his Company Officer to lead the Company to attack after the original Company Officers had fallen, and the men had become somewhat demoralized by being driven back by very heavy shell fire. He subsequently assisted in carrying back three wounded men under heavy fire." M.I.D. LG Sup 1 Jan 1916
Son of Robert Elias and Francess Skidmore, of Cliffe House, Marston Montgomery, Derby. Born Nantwich, Cheshire, England, 03/10/1887 Prior to joining police, served 6 yrs with Royal Scots Fusiliers. Attested Transvaal Police. 11/02/1913. Stationed Johannesburg. Released to rejoin Royal Scots Fusiliers 17/08/1914, no. 9032. Promoted C.S.M.