Edward George SKILLING

Regimental number10/42
Date of birth1 June 1880
Place of birthLakeside, New Zealand
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSurfaceman
AddressGreatford
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34.7
Height5' 10"
Weight165 lbs
Next of kinMrs E Thomas, Halcombe
Previous military serviceSouth African War, 7th Contingent
Enlistment date27 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWellington
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 29 January 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to New Zealand from England on board HS 'Awara', 29 January 1916; disembarked New Zealand, 16 March 1916.

Reembarked for second period of service, 13 July 1916 (see separate record for 10/42 Edward George SKILLING).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death3 September 1943, Hokitika
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7817836