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We remember Tom Scruton
We remember Tom Scruton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1888
sibling
Edward Scruton
Source:8489776
1888
1891
location
Saltmarshe, Howden - Uncle
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8489780
April 1891
1892
sibling
John Scruton
Source:8489776
1892
1896
sibling
Ernest Scruton
Source:8489776
1896
1901
location
Main Street, Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8489776
April 1901
1902
sibling
Eliza Scruton
Source:8489882
1902
1907
sibling
Arthur Scruton
Source:8489882
1907
1911
employment
Thrashing Engine Driver
Gildon Wilson - Uncle
Eastrington
United Kingdom
Source:8489782
April 1911
1911
location
High Metham Farm, Eastrington, Brough
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8489782
April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
16065
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Bn
Source:8489882
10th October 1914 - 18th January 1915
1914
employment
Motor Driver
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8489882
20th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8489882
20th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
16065
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Bn
Source:8489882
18th January 1915 - 3rd February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Unpaid Lance Corporal
16065
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Bn
Source:8489882
3rd February 1915 - 23rd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16065
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7516431
23rd June 1915 - 7th August 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8489882
2nd July 1915 - 7th August 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:7516431
7th August 1915
1915
missing
Included in Service Record
Source:8489882
7th August 1915
1915
location
Low Street, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7516431
7th August 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
He was presumed dead from action in Sulva Bay, Gallipoli after landing the previous day.
Doiran
Greece
Source:7516431
Source:8489783
7th August 1915
burial
Greece
Source:7516431
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Scruton |
| Source | 3942833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Metham Farm, Eastrington, Brough | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| Low Street, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th August 1915 | |
| Main Street, Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Saltmarshe, Howden - Uncle | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16065 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Bn | Unpaid Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 16065 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 16065 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Bn | Acting Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 16065 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Scruton | mother | ||
| Richard Scruton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Scruton | sister | 1902 | |
| Arthur Scruton | brother | 1907 | |
| Edward Scruton | brother | 1888 | |
| John Scruton | brother | 1892 | |
| Ernest Scruton | brother | 1896 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone in St Peter's Churchyard, Laxton | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet Memorial WW1 names | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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