About Walter Skinner
Lived 1913 – 1994 (aged 81). Walter Skinner was a cricketer.
Walter Ronald Skinner (26 June 1913 – 15 November 1994) was an English first-class cricketer.
Skinner was chosen to tour Argentina with Sir T. E. W. Brinckman's XI in 1937/38, playing one first-class match during the tour against Argentina at Buenos Aires. Batting once in the match, he scored 17 runs in the teams first-innings, before being dismissed by Cyril Ayling. He later served in the Second World War, holding the rank of second lieutenant with the Reconnaissance Corps in April 1941. He was given the war substantive rank of lieutenant in April 1943. He left the army following the war and was granted the honorary rank of lieutenant in April 1946. He died at Worthing in November 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Skinner?
(1913-1994)
When was Walter Skinner born?
Walter Skinner was born on 26 June 1913 in St Thomas.
When did Walter Skinner die?
Walter Skinner died on 15 November 1994 in Worthing.
What was Walter Skinner's occupation?
Walter Skinner was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Skinner (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Skinner. https://biography.guide/walter-skinner-cricketer/
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