In Loving Memory of W02 Sidney Skinner - Ex KRRC - THIS BOARD IS NOW FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. CLICK ON RGJ ASSOCIATION TO RETURN TO NEW IN MEMORIAM FORUM.

Date: Feb 2, 2013

In Loving Memory of W02 Sidney Skinner - Ex KRRC

Date: Feb 3, 2013

Sid was CSM of C Company, 2nd Green Jackets, when I turned up as a newly-commissioned officer in Colchester in early 1963. Bill Chevis was the company commander. He set a fine example for all of us. I am very sorry to hear that he died 5 years ago. Eighty-three, though, is not a bad age to which to live. Many of us would be pleased to live us long. My belated condolences and best wishes to the family.

Date: Feb 4, 2013

CSM (Sid) Skinner was my first CSM when I joined the Bn in 1962 and at the time us new boys were terrified of him but he turned out to be a Teddy Bear who didnt have a bark or a bite but just a friendly word of advice when needed. I remember when I had a gripe with the C/Sgt who had fiddled me out of a sleeping bag and I wanted to make a formal compliant about him which would have resulted in an enquiry. Sid took me aside and said that if this went ahead I would always be known as the one who had accused this C/Sgt and he would make my life very uncomfortable for a long time to come. Needless to say I withdrew my complaint and the next day I was sent for and was given my sleeping bag back. I really appreciate the advice Sid gave me and needless to say I completed my 22yrs service. So a really belated thank you for giving me my career back.

Rip my fellow Rifleman and to your family

Fred

Date: Feb 18, 2013

Much like Fred's word's on Sid, we all within the Company regarded him one of us, with due understanding of how it was for us newer boy's who had come in to the Batt in 1960's onwards.

He was an all round C S M within C Coy, there were a few of us of the same size, to which we got on so well, as the short ones. We held you dear Sid, we was always grateful for your sound advice to us Lads with the "C Coy, 2nd Batt, KRRC.

Thank you Sid, best to the family ..

R I P

Yrs;

Paul Daley & the Lads of Company C".

Date: Apr 8, 2013

I remember CSM Skinner on joining the 2nd Bn RGJ in Colchester Sept 1962 - epic days new boy regulars in for 6 or 9 years -National Service men still serving their time out .Battle Dress,Black lanyards,Red and Green stable belts,Libya,Norway, BG , who was,nt proud to be in 2 RGJ, KRRC.I remember Sid Skinner as a WO 2 who was very effective,smart,sharp yet projected that essential senior Father figure many new boys needed on arrival .Men like him really were the back bone to the Army and the Regiment .A warm memory and sincere condolences to his family .

Date: Aug 2, 2013

Many Thanks for the kind comments about Dad..Linda & Peter Skinner