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Military service
Service number:
F/605229
Age:
25
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Army General List
Death:
October 26, 1945
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
A/C (Screen Wall)
Additional information
Son of John W. and Diana Skeard of Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. His father lost his life on 14 October 1942 near Port aux Basques, Newfoundland as a result of enemy submarine action. Pte Skeard was the brother of Thomas Skeard who died in hospital after serving on a British Merchant Navy vessel from his injuries. Pte Skeard is also commemorated on page 564 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 209 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance.
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ST. JOHN'S (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY Newfoundland, Canada
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