Lance Corporal John William Skellington, 5951620
- Batt - 16th
- Unit - Durham Light Infantry
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Died - 01/03/1943
- Age - 29
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ContributeSource: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. His death was reported in the Illustrated Leicester Chronicle, 21st August 1943:
Pte Jack Skellington (29), whose wife lives in Chapel Street, Ibstock, is officially reported killed in action in North Africa, in March. His mother lives at 68 Cademan Street, Whitwick. Skellington was previously reported missing.
Leicestershire Project Findings
- Conflict - World War II
- Burial Place - Medjez El Bab Memorial Tunisia Face 28
- Other Memorials - Coalville War Memorial Clock Tower
