Scott Stanley Major

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Surname: Scott;

Forename(s): Stanley;

Initials: S;

Rank: Major;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 19 Bn;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 06-Jun-1918;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy had penetrated our front, this officer came forward with the counter attack carrying his only remianing machine gun himself and dis great execution, rendering valuable service to the attacking battalion. His courage and determination were a fine example to all around him.;

Other Data: See article about 123 Coy - Emma Gee, Summer 2003, p41
War Diary 19 Bn 5/4/1918 - arrived in Bn
death noted in war diary
posted missing Red X list June 1918
see mention of him in War Diary of 133253 G Holloway (copy in GS archives)
photo: GS Archives
photo, grave 1923 - scanned grave photos;

Other Notes: SCOTT, Major, STANLEY, MC, 19th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 6th June 1918. Age 26. Son of Maj. and Mrs. M.A.J. Scott, of Inverugie House, Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. XVI. B. 15. Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille - Pas De Calais, France.
MC: LG 16/9/1918 (A/Capt);

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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