Henry Davenish SKINNER

Regimental number8/1837
AddressCameron Road, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M B Skinner, Cameron Road, Napier
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 17 April 1915
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th August, 1915, on the Gallipoli Peninsula, when he was entrusted with an important message, which had to be conveyed under a very heavy and continuous fire. Although seriously wounded, he managed, with great difficulty and suffering, to successfully deliver it. His bravery and devotion to duty were most marked.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 29 December 1915

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Fourth