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We remember Richard Scott
We remember Richard Scott
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8680205
10th January 1911
1911
enlistment
Vivid Two Royal Navy Barracks Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:8680205
10th January 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker First Class
K9827
HMS Carnarvon
Source:8680373
20th May 1911 - 3rd June 1912
1912
events
Deserted for two years from June Nineteen Twelve
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Whilst on desertion, he moved away from the Manchester area and worked on the railways in South Wales and it was there that he met his first wife, Lizzie.
Source:8680373
3rd June 1912 - 8th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker First Class
K9827
HMS Tiger
Source:8680205
3rd October 1914 - 22nd February 1916
1915
events
Fought at the Battle of Dogger Bank
Fought at Dogger Bank
Dogger Bank, North Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8680205
24th January 1915 - 24th January 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker First Class
K9827
HMS Lion
Source:8680205
5th March 1916 - 7th February 1918
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:8680205
31st May 1916
1916
events
Fought at the Battle of Jutland
Fought at Jutland
Jutland
Denmark
Source:8680205
31st May 1916 - 1st June 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker First Class
K9827
HMS Onyx
Source:6486658
27th July 1918 - 31st January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8680205
6th August 1919
1920
children
Eleanor Mary Berry
Source:8680423
31st October 1920
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8680205
1960
death
Died in Salford Royal Hospital (then on Chapel Street, Salford). Buried along with his first wife Elizabeth (Lizzie) and his second wife Ellen (Nellie) together with his and Ellen's stillborn child.
Salford
United Kingdom
Source:8680212
Source:8680423
December 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Scott |
| Source | 6486658 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K9827 | HMS Lion | Stoker First Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K9827 | HMS Tiger | Stoker First Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K9827 | HMS Onyx | Stoker First Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K9827 | HMS Carnarvon | Stoker First Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Mary Berry | daughter | 31st October 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-01-10 | 5'6" |
Media
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Richard Scott aged 67Outside the family home 28 West Ashton Street, Salford.Contributed by:
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Richard Scott National Roll of The Great WarRichard Scott 1st.Class Stoker Royal Navy 10/01/1911 to 06/08/1919. Whilst on board HMS Tiger took part in the Battle of the Dogger Bank and whilst on HMS Lion was in action at Jutland and the Cattegat.Contributed by:
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Richard Scott National Roll of The Great WarPage 282 National Roll of The Great War Manchester & Salford. Proves he fought at Jutland when he was aboard Vice-Admiral Beatty's flagship HMS Lion.Contributed by:
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Richard Scott with his son John late 1950sPictured near to the family home 28 West Ashton Street, Salford.Contributed by:
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Richard Scott Aged about 19In Royal Navy uniform about to serve on HMS CarnarvonContributed by:
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Richard Scott Service RecordService record as supplied by National ArchivesContributed by:
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Richard Scott National Archives detailsNational Archives catalogue reference number ADM 188/886Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Scott Aged about 19 | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott aged 67 | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott National Roll of The Great War | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott National Roll of The Great War | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott with his son John late 1950s | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott Aged about 19 | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott Service Record | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott National Archives details | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott grave details | Robert93456 | |
| Richard Scott's great grandson's MBE | Robert93456 |
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