10390 PTE F.S.SKELLEY DEVON.R. (on star)
10390 A.CPL F.S.SKELLEY DEVON.R. (on pair)
Fernley Samuel Skelley (also recorded as 'Fernliegh' & 'Skelly')
Born Plymouth 14/2/1894
To France 25/7/15 with 8th Devonshire Regiment
Appears to have survived the 8th Devons' 1/7/16 Somme attack from Devonshire Trench, near Mametz
Later recorded in the War Office Casualty List dated 13/10/16 as 'wounded & suffering from Shell Shock'
Renumbered 34685 when he transferred to the Somerset Light Infantry
To Class Z Army Reserve 5/12/19
In WW2 he was a Railway Engine Driver living at 128 Westway, Raynes Park, Surrey
Died in Raynes Park, London SW20 21/9/77
Display mounted with Colour Photo, presumably of the recipient, the reverse of which is inscribed '29/4/74 Hammersmith Palais'
Also with 3 badges:
> Bi-metal Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge
> Devon Regt Old Comrades Association Lapel Badge
> Lambs Brewery Lapel Badge
With copy of his Medal Index Card, 2 Medal Rolls, research notes & other supporting research
Condition: On old silk ribbons & display, the pair mounted by small adhesive foam pads on reverse, GVF
