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DUNSTON

Scott, F.E., Pte., 1918

Photo: James Pasby

In Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension is the Commonwealth War Grave of 386247 Private Frederick Ernest Scott, serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps who died 24/10/1918.

In Whickham Garden House Cemetery is a family headstone which reads:-

in loving memory of
Robert
beloved husband of Margaret H. Scott
who died 27th September 1939 aged 75 years
Also Frederick Ernest
beloved son of the above who died at Abbeville
France 24th October 1918 aged 24 years
Robert Norman dearly beloved husband of Louise I. Scott
and son of the above killed at sea through enemy
action November 13th 1940 aged 37 years

Frederick was Assistant Scoutmaster with the 24th Gateshead (Baptist) Troop. He died of pneumonia whilst on active service.

Frederick Ernest Scott is remembered in Dunston on D38.02 in Dunston Hill on D31.01 and on D31.05 and in Gateshead G39.030


The CWGC entry for Private Scott

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk