Basic Details
Surname
Harris
Forenames
Robert Christopher Skipworth
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
His entry in the book reads:
'Born 13 March 1917
Monkton Combe School, 1918 - 1923
St Peter’s Hall, October 1929 – June 1930
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Political Service, Malaya
Whilst acting on special duties in Persia, murdered by brigands, 3 August 1942'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Civilian
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Political Service
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
Malaya
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Civilian
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Persia
Year of death
1942
Month of death
August
Day of death
3
Age at death
25
Manner of death as stated
Murdered by Brigands
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action