Mexborough and Swinton Times March 2, 1918

Lcp. Wm. Skidmore
Scottish Borderers

Lance Corporal Skidmore of 50, Gower street, Wombwell, was killed on January 11 by a shell. He had previously been twice wounded.

Lance Corporal Skidmore returned to France from leave two days before his death.

From C.W.G.C.:

Lance Corporal
SKIDMORE, WILLIAM
Service Number 17707
Died 11/01/1918
Aged 20
1st Bn.
King’s Own Scottish Borderers

Son of Eliza Alice Skidmore, S Gower St., Ship Croft, Wombwell, Barnsley; and the late William Skidmore.

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