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Edgar S Scott
Edgar S. Scott is commemorated on the Palmer Cenotaph Jarrow.
L/Cpl Edward Butler Scott M.M
British Army 12th Btn. West Yorkshire Regiment
from:Selby
(d.24th July 1916)
2Lt. Eric Farrow Scott
British Army 317th Brigade, D Battery Royal Field Artillery
from:Ashlin Grove, Lincoln
(d.30th October 1917)
2nd Lt Eric Scott is remembered in Lincoln Cathedral. He is one of seven WW1 soldiers commemorated via the carpet in the Soldier's Chapel. He is represented by the badge of the Royal Field Artillery.
Pte. Ernest Harry Scott
British Army 2/8th Btn. Middlesex Regiment
from:Southall, Middlesex
Ernest Scott received multiple injuries in June 1916, this was reported in the Southall-Norwood Gazette. He spent from the 3rd of July 1916 to 21st of August 1916 in hospital.
Gunner Francis Richard Scott
British Army 247 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Devana Road, Leicester
Like many others I guess, my Grandfather, Francis Scott left nothing except his "Active Service Testament 1916" book which the men each received from Lord Roberts and some photographs. He was born in 1877 in Ashby, Leicester and was 39 years old when he entered service. Mercifully he lived through the war and I have been asking myself ever since he died why I never asked him about the war. He never mentioned it as far as I can ascertain.
We have been to Kew to look up the records; although we have found a Francis Richard Scott in 214 Siege Battery (not 247 as he wrote in the book from Lord Roberts) and we have the war diaries from Kew for this group of men, we cannot tell whether it was my Grandfather or not. Was he transferred from 214 Siege Battery to 247 Siege Battery? We cannot find out how to check this. Any help would be highly appreciated.
2Lt. Frank Edward Scott
British Army 405th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
(d.4th Apr 1918)
Edward Scott died of wounds aged 37, he was the son of Edward Hawkes Scott and Mary Scott and husband of Lilian Scott of 19 Birch Street, Jarrow. Born in Newcastle, in the 1911 Census he is recorded as Frank Edward Scott, age 30, an Assistant Teacher with the Urban Council, lived with his Wife & son at 35 Coquet Street, Jarrow.
Edward is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. He is commemorated on the Monkton Memorial in Monkton Village, Jarrow, on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow and in St. Peter's Church Jarrow.
Frank Ashley P. Scott
British Army 1/5th Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
from:Nursling, Hampshire
(d.14th April 1918)
Sgt. Frederick Scott MM.
British Army 2nd Btn. South Wales Borderers
My Great Grandfather Frederick Scott was in the 2nd South Wales Borderers. I have not found a lot of information on him, but I did manage to find his medal record, which says that he had made it to sergeant by the time he left the army, it also states that he was awarded a medal for bravery, my Nan said it was because he saved his Battalion, and because of that his Captain (known as Captain Queenie) offered him a job in Australia, which meant the whole family would have to move away, they left for 3 years, but my Great Nan was so home sick, they had to come back again.
I also know that during his time in the war, he was mustard gassed, my Nan said this happened when the troops were trying to mustard gas the enemy, but the wind changed direction, and they got gassed themselves by accident. She also said that because of this, he had a terrible cough. He also predicted the age he would die, in a conversation with friends and family, he said "I wont live past 43", and he did actually die when he was 43. His wife Agnes Maud Scott was always proud that he had died with her name tattooed on his arm. He was buried in a mass grave in Chingford Mount cemetery with no grave marker and he was always sadly missed by his family.
Pte. Frederick Scott
British Army 12th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Belfast
(d.30th Sep 1918)
Frederick Scott was Irish. Whilst the 12h Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers were encamped at Tring, Herts, he sent a letter to his mother stating that he was expecting to be on the move. The letter was not dated, but was postmarked from Tring in December 1914. In it, Frederick thanked his mother for the two shirts she had sent him, but was apologetic that he could not get allowances for her. He did say in his latter that if anything should happen to him, then she would get his effects and pay. His mother, Mrs R Scott, lived at 45 Spencer Street, Belfast.
Accounts 4 at the War Office deemed under the Wills Act of 1837 that this letter constituted an informal will and thus released Frederick's effects to his mother. My research into the Army Pay Services during the Great War found that, as of January 1915, all dependents of soldiers, including wives, common-law partners, and parents who had relied on the support of their sons before enlistment, were deemed entitled to dependent allowances from the date of enlistment. Therefore, Mrs Scott would no doubt have received allowances backdated to the day of Frederick's enlistment. I am researching Irish soldiers' wills that are held in the National Archives of Ireland, Dublin.
Pte. G. Scott
British Army 11th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
I have a photograph of G.Scott found with Thomas William Moore's memorabilia. The details on the back of the photograph give the soldier's name and regiment. Finner Camp 8th of March 1918 is also written on the back of the photograph.
Rfm. George Scott
British Army 8h Btn. West Yorkshire Regiment
(d.9th Oct 1917)
George Scott was my great great uncle who died in 1917, all I had was that brass plaque and a pic, I found his details on the Commonwealth war graves site, he is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, he was 31 when he died.
L/Cpl. George William King Scott
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:North Shields
(d.24th April 1917)
George Scott was born in 1897 and and had 3 brothers and one sister. He joined the army with his brother Joseph Scott (4257) and was killed in action on April 24th 1917. He has a war grave at Browns Copse Cemetery in Roeux.
Pte. George Scott
British Army 2nd Btn. Scots Guards
(d.30th Nov 1917)
George Scott was born in Coultre, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He joined the Scots Guards, age 22, and was killed at the Cambrai Front. His older brother, John Whytock Scott, also of the Scots Guards, age 27, was killed at the third battle of Ypres on 31st of July 1917. My great grandfather, James Scott, was the brother of George and John. I grew up knowing my great grandfather, who died at the age of 91 when I was 20. He never discussed the war with me, so it was surprising to learn of the details of his brothersĆ¢ā‚¬ā„¢ service.
My mother and I were fortunate enough to visit Manor Church in the Peebles area and attend a service in May of 2014. We were so impressed with the number of war memorials we discovered throughout Scotland. The names of George and John are included on the memorial plaque in Manor Church and Manor Hall as well as the memorial outside the library in Peebles, the Book of Remembrance and within the National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle. It is heartwarming to witness the importance placed on remembering those who served and fell during such a critical period of mankindĆ¢ā‚¬ā„¢s history. I always assumed some of my ancestors must have fallen. Even though my mother and I never knew them personally, the emotional connection still exists.
Peebles Memorial
Pte. George Arthur Scott
British Army Labour Corps
from:Colnbrook, Bucks
(d.9th November 1918)
George Scott was buried at St Michael's Church, Horton, Berks on 11th November 1918. He enlisted at Slough, Bucks and died aged 24 years, at home on 9th November 1918. He appears on the Horton War Memorial, The Green, Stanwell Road, Horton.
He was born c 1895 at Hounslow, Middlesex and before the war worked as an assistant to his father, Arthur Scott, in the plant nursery business. (A E Scott and Son 1907 - 1915) George was formerly in the Beds. Regiment, number 8150.
Pte. George Borthwick Scott
British Army 1st Btn. Gordon Highlanders
from:Glasgow
(d.23rd August 1918)
George Scott was born in Greenock Renfrewshire on 10 November 1893. He was the son of David Scott and his wife Jeanie Borthwick. He was one of ten children. His siblings were Mary, Thomas, Jean, David, Malcolm, John, James, Robert and Catherine.
George died on 23rd of August 1918 aged 24 years while serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders and is buried in Warry Copse Cemetery, France in the village of Courcelles-le-Comte. My grandfather went to visit the cemetery. I visited the cemetery with my mother in 1995. George was entitled to the Victory and British War Medals under army orders 266 and 301 of 1919, dated Perth 27th May 1920. His name was inscribed on the War Memorial in Gordon Park Church, Whiteinch. I have been unable to find the whereabouts of the memorial after the church closed and became a furniture showroom and now a nursery. His name is also inscribed on the Roll of Honour in Edinburgh Castle and Glasgow City Chambers. I have no photographs of him.
2nd Lt. Harold James Walter Scott
British Army 5th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
from:Hornsey, Middlesex
Harold J W Scott was a prisoner of war. He was reported missing on 23rd of March 1918 and was repatriated on 12th of October 1918.
Sgt. Harold James Walter Scott
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Commissioned into DLI
Pte. Henry Scott
British Army 2/4th Btn. Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
L/Cpl. Henry Arthur Scott
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
from:Hartlepool
(d.1st July 1916)
Harry Scott was my maternal grandfather and he died on the 1st July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. His eldest daughter, my mother was 8 years old when he died. My Gran never married again.
Rflmn. Henry Scott
British Army 11th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
(d.8th June 1917)
Henry Scott was aged 26 when he died on 8th June 1917. He is buried in Lone Tree Cemetery, Grave II.A.2.
He was the nephew of David Scott of Ballynadolly, Upper Magheragall, Lisburn.
Cpl. Henry Scott MM
British Army 4th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Hull
(d.22nd Jul 1916)
My Great Grandfather Henry Scott lived on Hessle Road and died on 22nd of July 1916 on the Ypres Salient aged 25. He left a wife Irene and 3 children, Harry, Lily and Muriel who was my Grandmother. He received the Military Medal during his service. He went to enlist with his best friend Albert Taylor who could not enlist on medical grounds. He said to Albert that if he never came back, would he look after Irene and the children and after the war Albert married Irene and they had 4 more children.
Cpl. Henry Scott MM.
British Army 4th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Hull
(d.22nd July 1916)
Henry Scott served with the 4th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment.
Cpl. Henry Scott MM.
British Army 4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Hull
(d.22nd July 1916)
Henry Scott is my great grandfather. He went to join up with his best friend Arthur Taylor but he could not enlist due to a medical condition. So, Henry said to him if anything happens to me make sure you look after Irene and the bairns. Arthur later married Irene my great grandmother after the war and went on to have 3 children with him. Henry's son was presented with his Military Medal after his death in 1916.
L/Cpl. Herbert Oscar Scott
British Army 22nd (Queens) Btn. London Regiment
from:Bermondsey, London
Pte. Hugh Scott
British Army 25th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:19 Ventnor Villas, Hove
(d.28th Apr 1917)
Hugh Scott served with the 25th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers and was killed in action on the 28th April 1917.
Pte. J Scott
British Army 3rd Btn. Connaught Rangers
(d.4th Dec 1918)
Private Scott is buried In the South-East part of the Willmount Cemetery, Killora, Co. Galway, Ireland.
L/Cpl. J. T. Scott
British Army 9th Btn. The Green Howards
from:26, Tunstall St., Ryhope Colliery, Sunderland.
(d.8th Jun 1917)
Pte. J. T. Scott
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Whalton Northumberland
J. Scott
British Army Royal Field Artillery
My grandfather, J Scott, was in the Royal Field Artillery and was in the first Battle of Mons. He was retreating with his gun carriage and team but they were sent back to pick up some ammunition. He and another gunner were thrown off the gun carriage when it went over a narrow bridge and the carriage ran over his legs. His comrade was killed when it ran over his back. The battery continued with him on the vehicle but he felt he hadn't been that badly hurt so got down to walk then discovered that he couldn't. His battery continued and they lost him, so he crawled through fields until he met a Scottish fusilier who had been shot in the leg. They crawled further and were picked up by a general service wagon and taken to a field hospital in Mons. This was too dangerous and they were told to get out if they could. They were lucky enough to meet a French farmer also fleeing the battle who gave them a lift. Eventually the Red Cross got them to Amiens and from there he got to Netley Hospital.
He was a policeman before the war and rejoined in 1918 and at some point was interviewed by the local paper, probably the Northern Echo.
During the retreat from Mons, the gun on which he was serving was ordered to pick up some ammunition that would otherwise have been left behind. This was plied on the limbs along with a sack of corn for the horses. As the gun crossed a narrow bridge where there was a sharp jolt, the strap fastening the corn sack broke and allowed the sack to slide. This knocked Gunner Scott and Barr who had been sitting beside him off the limber. They were both pitched head foremost between the gun and limber and one of the wheels went ova Scott's left leg. Gunner Barr was lees fortunate as one of the wheels went over his back, and he died in Rouen. Both wen were picked up almost immediately by the battery Sargent Major who was following his battery. After having been carried a few yards. Scott thought his leg was alright and decided to got down to rejoin his battery and take part in whatever fun was going on. He had not gone more than ten yards however, when he found he had made a tremendous mistake. He was not able to walk another yard, but it was now too late to rejoin his battery, or any other British unit, as they had all proceeded on their way in the retirement. He had heard that the German cavalry was only half a mile behind, and there were many tales of the treatment meted out to captured soldiers by the enemy. He did his best to get away. He dragged himself over a turnip field and then over a corn field. At the far side of the latter he fell in with a Scottish Fusilier who had been shot through the knee. They crawled some distance together then rested beside a haystack. While there they were seen by the men in a British general service wagon, by whom they were taken to a temporary hospital in Mons. There Scott was given a cup of something hot, and then lost consciousness. He was awakened about half past one the next morning and the wounded men were told that the place was not safe, and they had better clear out. This information was given to them by a Sergeant in the Army Medical Corps, but he could give them assistance. The two men got on a waggon driven by an aged civilian who was endeavouring to make his escape from the neigbourhood of the battlefield it turned out that they were very fortunate, as the temporary hospital in which they bad been sheltered was blown up by the Germans three quarters of an hour after they left it. After having enjoyed the hospitality of the old man for a time the soldiers were picked up by a Red Cross waggon in which they were taken to Amiens. One of the first people Scott met there was Captain Bostock RAMC for whom he had acted as clerk while with the colors at Aldershot. From Amiens he was taken to Rouen and invalided to England and admitted to Netley Hospital Asked what was the thing that struck him mow about his trip. Scott made the unexpected reply. 'The cheerfulness of our men'. He had never seen such a happy let of fellows. The men in his battery especially were the happiest lot he had ever seen in his life. Even in the midst of battle when shells were bursting all over then, they cracked jokes, and had to be restrained from exposing themselves too much. It was all in the days week when they got warmed up. They were well treated by the French after they landed, and the officers of his battery were very good. His Major, who was a namesake, was married two days before he left England, being, away from the battery only a few hours for the ceremony. Bully beef, biscuits, and cheese were the staples of their diet while in France. His leg is nearly better now. But in his efforts to walk to rejoin his battery he strained himself and will have to undergo an operation. This he hope will not delay his return to the dront more than a month at the outside, and then he is anxious to rejoin his old battery to which he appears to have become very much attached in the short time he had had with it and he does not want tojoin any Other battery, and he will tell those responsible what his view are on the subject. He is not grumbling of course, but be gently remarked that from being mobilized on August 4th he has up to the present received the large sum of 8s Army pay. On the 21st of April 1915 he returned to France. On the 9th of March 1916 he returned to England where on the 14th April he was discharged from the army on termination of his period of engagement. He served 7 years 38 days at home and abroad Although discharged from the army in 1916 he did not rejoin the police until December 1918. Marked on his file that this time does not count towards his pension. He may have been involved in other war work, in munitions for example. In 1916 he married Alice McCormick at Chester le Street They had five children during their marriage Mariam (b 1917). James (b. 1918), Bridget (b. 1919). John (b 1920), & Teresa (b 1926).He returned to the war after having an operation - presumably at Netley in 1915 where he lasted another year but was invalided out in February 1916. He lived until 1960 and had 5 children and 10 grandchildren. I only knew him for a short while but he never talked about the war.
Pte. James Tees Scott
British Army 10th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
(d.1st Jul 1916)
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