Born Hull 1896. Son of Maud Augusta Rickaby (1872-1958) and Richard Skelton, a butcher. He was a Butcher’s Assistant. Described as 5’5″, 34″ chest, fair physical development
Enlisted at Hull, on 16/11/1915. Served with the 2/1st East Riding Yeomanry. Discharged with Tuberculosis after 161 days service. Discharged on 26/4/16 – KR para 392 XVI (diagnosed with TB, possibly pre-existing); Pension cancelled Jan 1918; claimed TB was brought on by training, but Major Woodhouse reported that he was “never under canvas & in possession of proper clothing”
He Died 12/04/1918, aged 22.
First name:
EDWARD HAROLD
Regiment:
Military Number:
2603
Rank:
Private
Date Died
12/04/1918
Place died:
Hull, UK
Age:
22
