About Tom Skeyhill
Lived 1895 – 1932 (aged 37). Tom Skeyhill was an Australian poet and lecturer.
Thomas John Skeyhill (10 January 1895 – 22 May 1932) was born to Annie and James Percy Skeyhill in Terang, Victoria.
“Halt! Thy tread is on heroes' graves Australian lads lie sleeping below: Just rough wooden crosses at their heads To let their comrades know.
They'd sleep no better for marble slabs, Nor monuments so grand They lie content, now their day is done In that far-off foreign land.” — Tom Skeyhill
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Who was Tom Skeyhill?
Australian soldier and lecturer
When was Tom Skeyhill born?
Tom Skeyhill was born on 10 January 1895 in Terang.
When did Tom Skeyhill die?
Tom Skeyhill died on 22 May 1932 in Hyannis.
What was Tom Skeyhill's occupation?
Tom Skeyhill was a poet and lecturer.
What nationality was Tom Skeyhill?
Tom Skeyhill was Australian.
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