Hello All, I have for some time been researching the life of a Sgt W.G.Skeet a coachman of 68 Richmond Rd, Brighton,Sussex, who served with the Royal Highlanders in the Egyptian war 1880, the C.I.Vs and the 1st V.B.Royal Sussex Regt. in the Boer war,and various other Units until during WW1 at the age of 48 he joined the 25th Royal Fusiliers - known as the "Frontiersman", he sailed to Africa with the 25th in May 1915 as a private but soon became Colour Sg. and fought in East Africa until 15 August 1917 when he was discharged due to illness. Medal Rolls state; William George SKEET 1914-15 Star Roll (W/O329/2634) states: Service No 13671 Rank as Private Entry into Theatre of War as 4a (East Africa) on 4 May 1915 Discharged P.392 (xvi) KR (No longer fit for service) 15 Aug 1917. BWM & Victory Medal Roll (W/O329/764) states: Service No 13671 Rank as Colour Sergeant Entry into Theatre of War 5a (East Africa) Served overseas with 25th Battalion- 10 Apr 1915 to 9 Jun 1917. Silver War Badge Roll states: Service No 13671 Rank as Private Badge No 234071 Discharged P.392 (xvi) K R Sickness 15 August 1917 Discharged from 5th Battalion Royal fusiliers (No evidence of his being wounded). Now that I know that he survived the war - and presumably was repatriated to the UK - could anyone please direct me as to how I could research his life as a a civilian. Many thanks, David Sheldon ************************************************************************************************* "This e-mail and its attachments are intended for the named addressee only and no liability is accepted for use or reliance on any part of this e-mail by any other person. It is confidential, may be subject to privilege and is also subject to copyright. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or communicated without the written consent of the copyright owner. Any confidentiality or privilege is not waived or lost because this e-mail has been received by you and you are not the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please let us know by reply e-mail. Please note that e-mails can be interfered with, can contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems. This footnote confirms that this e-mail message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. However whilst the sender has taken reasonable precautions to minimise the risk of this email and any attachment containing viruses, we cannot accept liability for any such viruses and we give no warranties in relation to any of the above matters. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of this e-mail please contact the sender immediately. No responsibility is accepted for any changes made to a document other than those made by the sender."