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Surname: SCOTT
Forename(s): Percival George
Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire
Service No: M/10047
Rank: Senior Reserve Attendant
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve
Battalion / Unit: H.M.S. 'Ganges'
Division: ---
Age: 31
Date of Death: 1919-03-31
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: In North part.
CWGC Cemetery: EMBSAY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: CONONLEY, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Percival George Scott (born 21 May 1888) was the son of John Rhodes and Susannah Quilter Scott, née Witham. John was born at Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire and Susannah at Great Dunmow, Essex. Percival was baptized at St. Clement's Church, Sheepscar, Leeds, Yorkshire, on the 17 June 1888. At the time the family were living at 36, Reuben Street.
1891 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: 78, Ashgrove - Percy George Scott, aged 2 years, born Leeds, Yorkshire. [Percy is described as a visitor of Robert and Ann Wild.]
1901 Ilkley, Yorkshire Census: 5, Moor View - Percy J. [sic] Scott, aged 12 years, born Leeds, Yorkshire. [Percy was boarding with Robert and Ann Wild.]
Percival was married to Isabella Grace Scott in 1909. Isabella was the sister of Private James William Scott (6/2476) (q.v.).
1911 Colne, Lancashire Census: 8, Watkin Street, Bunkers Hill - Percival George Scott, aged 22 years, born Leeds, Yorkshire, husband of Isaballa Grace Scott. [Percival's mother and his brother-in-law, James William Scott were living at the same address.]
Percival is commemorated on the Midland Railway War Memorial at Derby.
A short biography of Percival is included in: ‘Though lost to sight to memory ever dear – Embsay-with-Eastby First World War Roll of Honour’ by Jane Lunnon, David Turner, Chris Lunnon (2018).
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: ---
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Senior Reserve Attendant Percival George SCOTT
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve
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St Mary's Churchyard, Embsay
CWGC Headstone
St Mary's Churchyard, Embsay
CWGC Headstone - personal inscription
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04 April 1919
SCOTT – March 31st, 1919, at Shotley Hospital, Steward Percival Geo. Scott, beloved husband of Isabella Scott, aged 31 years. Interred at St. Mary’s Church, Embsay, Saturday, April 5th, at 3-0 o’clock. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation.
04 April 1919
CONONLEY – DEATH OF STEWARD PERCIVAL GEORGE SCOTT
Much regret was expressed in the village when it became known that Steward Percival George Scott, of the Royal Navy Sick Berth Reserve, had died at Shotley, Harwich, on Monday, after an operation for appendicitis. Deceased came to reside in the village in April 1914, having previously resided at Bolton Abbey, where he was employed by the Midland Railway Co. as a platelayer. He was a member of the Colne Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, and the day following the declaration of war he received a telegram to report to the R.N.S.B.R. Hospital at Chatham. He proceeded there at once, and two months later he was transferred to Shotley Hospital, Harwich where he remained until his death. Deceased had only been ailing about a fortnight, and his wife having been notified of his serious condition journeyed to Harwich, and remained until he died. Although deceased had only resided in the village about five mouths before the outbreak of war, he had made many friends. He leaves a widow and mother to mourn his loss, and much sympathy is extended to them in their sad bereavement. The funeral takes place at Embsay Parish Church on Saturday afternoon, when it is hoped his friends in the neighbourhood will pay a last token of respect to his memory.
11 April 1919
CONONLEY – THE LATE STEWARD P. G. SCOTT
We reproduce a photograph of the late Steward Percival George Scott, of the Royal Naval Sick Berth Reserve, who died at Shotley, Harwich, on Monday, March 31st, after an operation for appendicitis, as reported in our last week’s issue. Deceased was resident in the village at the outbreak of war, and leaves a widow and mother to mourn for him. We extend to them our sincere Sympathy.
02 April 1920
SCOTT – In loving memory of Steward Percival George Scott, who died at Shotley Hospital, March 31st, 1919.
In our house you are fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling round your dear name.
We who loved you in life very dearly
Do love you in death just the same.
No pen can write, no tongue can tell
Our sad and bitter loss,
But God alone has given us strength
To bear our heavy cross.
From his loving Wife and Mother, Skipton Road, Cononley.
01 April 1921
SCOTT – In loving memory of Stewart Percival George Scott, who died at Shotley Hospital, March 31st, 1919.
Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade;
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Around the grave where thou art laid.
From his loving Wife and Mother, Cononley.
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