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We remember Walter Edward Scott
We remember Walter Edward Scott
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
Ditton Hill, Larkfield, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796425
1901
1917
enlistment
Source:7714254
27th April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
2179
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7714254
27th April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Private
2480
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7714254
7th September 1917
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/2480/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8641106
location
10, Syringa Terrace, Larkfield, Maidstone.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8641107
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8641106
23rd April 1918
burial
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8641108
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Scott |
| Source | 7714254 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Syringa Terrace, Larkfield, Maidstone. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Ditton Hill, Larkfield, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2179 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 2480 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/2480/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Emily | mother | ||
| Alfred William Scott | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD Births Jun 1899 for Walter Edward Scott | Bearsted33934 | |
| East Malling War Memorial Project | Bearsted33934 | |
| Find a Grave record for Walter Edward Scott | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1901 census East Malling, Kent | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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