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Surname: SCOTT
Forename(s): Harold
Place of Birth: Harewood, Yorkshire
Service No: 781242
Rank: Gunner
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Field Artillery
Battalion / Unit: 'D' Battery 311th Brigade
Division: ---
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1917-04-30
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. H. 1.
CWGC Cemetery: BAILLEUL ROAD EAST CEMETERY, ST. LAURENT-BLANGY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Harold Scott was the son of Frederick and Clara Scott, née Steele. Frederick was born at Harewood and Clara at Eccup, Yorkshire.
1901 Harewood, Yorkshire Census: Wetherby Road - Harold Scott, aged 5 years, born Harewood, son of Frederic and Clara Scott.
1911 Harewood, Yorkshire Census: Harold Scott, aged 15 years, born Harewood, son of Frederick and Clara Scott.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr Harold Scott, 781242, Royal Field Artillery.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
SCOTT, Gunner Harold, aged 21, R.F.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott, 10, Castle View Terrace, Skipton, killed in action April 30, 1917.
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Gunner Harold SCOTT
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Field Artillery
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Gunner Harold Scott with his fiancée, Eva Alderson
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Frederick and Clara Scott
Frederick and Clara Scott, née Steele, the parents of Harold Scott
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11 May 1917
SCOTT – April 30th 1917, killed in action in France, Gunner Harold Scott, R.F.A., elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott, 10, Castle View Terrace, Skipton, aged 21 years.
11 May 1917
SKIPTON'S ROLL OF HONOUR – GUNNER HAROLD SCOTT, R.F.A.
We learn with regret of the death in action on April 30th, of Gunner Harold Scott, R.F.A., elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott, 10, Castle View Terrace, Skipton. He was only 21 years of age, and joined up two years ago, going out to France in January last. Previous to enlistment he was employed on the Midland Railway, and was a member of Skipton Baptist Church, and also a member of the choir. His parents formerly resided at Harewood, and for several years deceased was the head choirboy at Harewood Parish Church. Gunner Scott was a young man of much promise, and his genial disposition endeared him to a large circle of friends.
The sad news was received by the parents in the following letter, dated May lst, from Second Lieutenant E. H. Coleman:– “It is with the deepest regret that I am writing to tell you that your son was killed in action last night. I am afraid I cannot express in words the sorrow we all feel, and I can assure you that the whole Battery offers you its deepest sympathy. I am thankful to be able to tell you that his death was instantaneous, and therefore painless. He died a true soldier’s death – that is, firing his gun when a shell hit the bed and killed the sergeant, your son and another poor follow, and wounded two others. I am afraid all his personal belongings were burnt, as the shell set fire to the charges so everything was destroyed.”
Mr. and Mrs. Scott have also received a letter of sympathy from an Army Chaplain, who mentions that their son was buried on the previous Tuesday (May 1st) in a military cemetery.
A memorial service was held at the Skipton Baptist Church on Sunday evening, at which the Rev. J. Greenwood (pastor) read a touching letter from the deceased.
30 November 1917
SKIPTON BAPTISTS’ MEMORIAL TO SOLDIERS
On Tuesday afternoon a three days’ sale of work was commenced in the Baptist School, Otley Street, Skipton, in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial Extension Fund, by means of which it is intended to extend the premises in memory of the young men associated with the place who have paid the supreme sacrifice in the war. Seventy young men belonging to the church and school are at present serving with the Colours, of whom two, H. Maudsley (deacon and Sunday School superintendent) and H. Birch have been missing since May 3rd and August 17th respectively, while the following have given their lives in the great cause:– S. Bishop, J. McIntyre, J. Duckworth, G.A. Wilson, H. Greenwood, D. Collins, B. Peel (Sunday School secretary), H. Scott, A. Bruce, J. Metcalfe, A. Gill, W. Barraclough, E. Platt and W. Ireland…
03 May 1918
SCOTT – In loving remembrance of our dear son, Gunner Harold Scott, killed in action, April 30th, 1917, aged 21 years.
“Peace, perfect peace.”
From Mother, Father, Sister and Brother, 10 Castle View Terrace, Skipton (late of Harewood).
SCOTT – To the dear memory of Gunner Harold Scott, who gave his life on April 30th, 1917, aged 21 years.
“Though death divides sweet memory clings.”
From Eva.
02 May 1919
SCOTT – In loving memory of our dear son, Gunner Harold Scott, R.F.A., killed in action April 30th, 1917, aged 21 years.
“Though death divides, sweet memories cling.”
From Mother, Father, Sister and Brother.
SCOTT – In loving memory of Gunner Harold Scott, who gave his life on April 30th, 1917.
He sleeps with England’s heroes
‘Neath the watchful care of God.
Ever remembered by Eva.
30 April 1920
SCOTT – In loving memory of our dear son, Gunner Harold Scott, R.F.A., killed in action, April 30th, 1917, aged 21 years.
God will clasp the broken chain
Closer when we meet again.
From Mother, Father, Sister and Brother, and Eva.
SCOTT – In loving memory of Harold, who gave his life on April 30th, 1917.
Ever remembered by one who loved him, 13 Cowper Street, Skipton.
29 April 1921
SCOTT – In loving memory of our dear son, Gunner Harold Scott, R.F.A., killed in action April 30th, 1917.
“One of the unreturned heroes.”
From Father, Mother, Sister, Brother and Eva, The Ghyll Cottage, Embsay.
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11 May 1917
SKIPTON SOLDIERS KILLED
Gunner Harold Scott, of the Royal Field Artillery, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott, of 10, Castle View Terrace, Skipton, was killed in action on April 30th. Gunner Scott, who was 21 years of age, enlisted about two years ago, and went out to France in January last. He was previously in the employ of the Midland Railway Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and also a member of the choir. When his parents resided at Harewood, he was head choir boy for several years in the Harewood Parish Church Choir.
In a letter to his parents, Second Lieut E. H. Coleman, states:– “It is with deepest regret that I am writing to tell you that your son was killed in action last night (April 30th). I am afraid I cannot express in words the sorrow we all feel, and I can assure you that the whole battery offers you its sympathy. I am thankful to be able to tell you that his death was instantaneous, and therefore painless He died a true soldier’s death – that is he was firing his gun when a shell hit the bed and killed the sergeant, your son, and one other fellow, and wounded two others. I am afraid that all his personal belongings were burnt, as the shell set fire to the charges, and so everything was destroyed.” A letter has also been received from the chaplain stating that Gunner Scott was buried in a soldier’s cemetery a week last Tuesday. A memorial service for the fallen hero was held at the Baptist Church on Sunday evening last, conducted by Rev. S. Greenwood, who took as his text “If a man die shall he live again?” During the service Miss L. Wing rendered the solo ‘Abide with Me.’
03 May 1918
SCOTT – In loving remembrance of our dear son, Gunner Harold Scott, killed in action April 30th, 1917, aged 21 years.
“Peace, perfect peace.”
– From Mother, Father, Sister and Brother. 10, Castle View Terrace, Skipton (late of Harewood).
SCOTT – To the dear memory of Gunner Harold Scott, who gave his life on April 30th, 1917, age 21 years.
“Though death divides, sweet memory clings."
– From Eva.
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