Arthur William Skelton

Rank: 
Sergeant
Regimental number: 
772462
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Greater London
Birth city: 
London
Address at enlistment: 
108 George Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
108 George Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Chauffeur
Employer: 
Twentieth Century Bus
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
34

Letters and documents

BX October 11, 1918

Sergeant Arthur William Skelton Reported Gassed

Mrs. S. Skelton has received official word from Ottawa that her husband, Sergeant Arthur W. Skelton of the 38th Battalion had been admitted to the 14th Field Ambulance Hospital, suffering from shell shock and gas. Before enlisting Sergeant Skelton ran the 20th Century bus on the Terrace Hill route. He left here with the 125th Brants, transferring to the 38th some months ago.