1875 Sep 23 Born Gainsboro, Lincs
1881 censu7s in Gainsborough, Lincs
1891 census 2 of his siblings are in Gainsborough Union Workhouse, bu I cannot find him
1894 Enlisted in Lincolnshire Regt. NOK is John Skaith of Engleby Arms, Martin, Lincs
1899 Oct 20 posted to South Africa
1902 Nov 15. Posted back to UK
1902 Nov 30 transfers to A Reserve
1906 Sep 19 Discharged , end of engagement
1907 Mar 11. Enlists #2988 in Lancs Fusiliers Militia. He is living in Manchester
1911 census He is an "inmate" at a Mens Home in Manchester
1915 Jul 14 Landed France with Lincs Regt
transfers to Labour Corps
1920 Apr 19. Discharged
1920 Nov 5 enlisted in RIC as no 75208. ex-Soldier & Cook
1921 Jun 20. Resigned - got a better job
1962 Mar 13 Buried Manchester