Skett, Edward –

Husband of the late Jane Skett (nee Mooney), of 3, Woodall’s Yard, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire (died 01/11/1918). Remarried Harriet Ann Grime (nee Davies, widow) 30/08/1919, and resided at 19, Markland Square, Farnworth, Lancashire. Recorded as Edward SKEET on Medal Records. Suffered from Chronic Bronchitis following war service.

Personal details

  • Surname: Skett
  • Forename: Edward
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Garston, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Wigan, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 37
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: January 16th, 1920
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: 24661
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: May 25th, 1915 - 1915-05-25
  • Enlistment location: Wigan, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Farnworth Cemetery, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: C.E. 2534.

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