Feb 19th

Dear Mr Skeet

In reference to your brother Pte Frank Skeet:

I have made enquiries and find that he was killed on the 8th of August. The only entry there is of his death is as follows:

"Pte Skeet was seen proceeding in the direction of an enemy machine-gun post on the crest of a slight rise, when he fell, and on examination a bullet wound was found in his chest, which caused his death."

This was in what was known as the Amiens battle, as it took place during the offensive which started in front of Amiens on that day.

He was a runner in No 3 company, and I have had a chat with the sergeants of the company, and they tell me that all the other runners of that company who would be with him at the time are killed, either then or since; So that it is impossible to get hold of any eye witness now.

He is buried in grave 24, Row A at map location V25a 2.5 on map sheet 62D. This is almost 1000 yds southwest of Auber court, near the five cross roads.

You probably won't be able to find Auber court on any map, as it is a small village, but it is not very far from a larger one called Villers -Bretonneux.

To get a photograph of the grave the best procedure is to send to the Director of Graves Registration and Enquiries, the War Office, Winchester House, James Square, London S.W. 1.

Send them his name, rank, number. The number of the grave and plot and also the map location, and they will send you a photograph of the grave.

I was not with the 16th Battalion in the Amiens battle and so had not the pleasure of knowing your brother. But you will perhaps allow me to offer you my deepest sympathy. I have given you all the information I have been able to gather. I am yours faithfully

H.S. Chesshire