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.
Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 3 C: named on photograph "William Elias Skidmore". Photograph: South African War Graves Project. Date of birth recorded by the South African War Graves Project.
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
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