Private William Skelly
11 Jul 1899 - 06 Sep 1983
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halidon Hill Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
National ID
GCGN 327/1
Occupation
Master butcher & Government meat valuer
Address
11, Lovaine Terrace, The Meadows, Berwick, Northumberland
Other information
William Skelly was in the 11th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry in France during 1918 -19. He also appears to have enlisted into the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
William Skelly was a local butcher and the shop still remains on the main street in Berwick. He was also employed by the Government as a meat valuer during WW2. This involved travelling around Northumberland valuing meat at Auction Marts. Very handy for travelling around without any questions being asked.
References
TNA ref WO199/3388
1939 Register
Skelly family at the shop.
Grandson Andrew Nesbit