John Skene MBE. 1RWF

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We are saddened to report the death of John Skene MBE 1RWF who passed away on the 5th April, aged 99.

John joined the Glosters in Oct 1939. He was deployed to France on Good Friday 1940, as part of a mixed group of reinforcements, and was eventually evacuated via Cherbourg in June 1940. He was then transferred to 1RWF joining them on the East Yorkshire coast in July 1940. He later took part in the battles at Donbaik in March 1943, and at Kohima in April/May 1944 with 1RWF. John was a member of the Intelligence Section during both of those battles.

He was evacuated suffering from dengue fever and malaria. He continued to serve until the end of the war, eventually being discharged from the Army in February 1946 and then transferred to the reserve.

In civilian life he was awarded an MBE for Services to Engineering.

We are not currently aware of any other surviving RWF who fought at Donbaik & Kohima. We send our deepest condolences to his children, family and friends.

[nasher546]

Rest in Peace John.

[Rob12]

Condolences to Family, Friends and Comrades from Committee and Branch Members Denbigh and District Branch The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association​

[sixties]

So sad, R.I.P.

[BennytheBall]

Our deepest sympathy goes out to John's family,friends and fellow comrades at this sad time. May You RIP John.
From All at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA/RWRA

[Pete Dagnall]

RIP John.

Our Thoughts and Condolences to to his family and friends. All members of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association - Wrexham Branch.

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The funeral of John Skene MBE, formerly of 1RWF (Donbaik, Kohima) will take place at 1315hrs on Friday 11th May at Westerleigh Crematorium, Bristol BS37 8QP

The Family are requesting Standard Bearers if possible. I have relayed a message to the family asking them to contact Des at RHQ, if they haven't already done so.