Newspaper article on Ernest Skull's WWI memories, 1952
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A transcript of a newspaper article which describes the heroic experiences of Ernest Skull of The Old School House, Hook, a survivor of some of the heaviest fighting in World War I, which included his being buried in a shell burst during the capture of Passchendaele.
Ernest, a former Cowman at Hook Farm, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal as was his brother Reginald who was tragically killed after a brief term of service.
- Year:
- 1952
- Author:
- North Wiltshire Herald
- Type:
- Newspaper Cutting
- Last updated on:
- Thursday 17th November 2022
