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Pte. William Alfred Skelton
British Army 21st Battalion Middlesex Regiment
from:42 Lakehill Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey
(d.22nd Feb 1917)
The 21st (Service) Battalion (Islington) was formed in Islington on 18 May 1915 by the Mayor and Borough. In July 1915 they became attached to 118th Brigade in 39th Division. They Moved to Aldershot in October. In February 1916 they moved to Witley and transferred to 121st Brigade in 40th Division. In June 1916 they landed in France. On the 22nd February 1917 William Skelton was killed in action on the Somme.