Every Name a Story

J.D. Scott 1915
Rank : Private

John Dunlop  Scott

Every Name a Story

On the Helles Memorial Turkey (including Gallipoli) is the name of 4581 Private John Dunlop Scott, serving with the 8th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers who died 19/08/1915.

The son of William and Margaret Scott, of 22, Seventh Row, Ashington, Northumberland.

In Ashington (Holy Sepulchre) Churchyard is a headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
William
beloved husband of
Margaret Scott
who died Jany. 24th 1916
aged 59 years

Also of their sons who were killed in action
Pte. J.D. Scott
Augst. 19th 1915 aged 20 years

Also Air Mechanic J.A. Scott R.A.F.
Sept. 23rd 1916, aged 19 years.

Also their son-in-law
Pte. T.W. Simpson R.N.D.
Killed in action Sept. 27th 1918
aged 34 years

Also the above
Margaret Scott
Died Novr. 1st 1956 aged 81 years.

After labour cometh rest

His brother J.A. Scott and brother in law T.W. Simpson also died.

John Dunlop Scott is remembered in Ashington on A17.01 (A17.27), A17.06, A17.08 and A17.43

First Name: John Dunlop

Last Name: Scott

Service Number: 4581

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 19/08/1915

Age: 20

Rank: Private

Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 8th Battalion

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