Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 6th, 1943

Citation:
"In May, 1943, Sergeant Skinner was the rear gunner of an aircraft detailed to attack a heavily defended enemy target. When . nearing the objective the bomber was attacked by an enemy night fighter. Although painfully wounded about the head, face and left arm, Sergeant Skinner fought back repeated attacks directing such accurate and telling fire that the enemy aircraft broke off the combat and appeared to fall out of control. Sergeant Skinner's cool courage and skilful shooting contributed much to the safe return of his aircraft to base."

LG 36079/3038.