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We remember Robert Grieve Moncrieff Scott
We remember Robert Grieve Moncrieff Scott
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8692453
17th July 1915
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:8130670
20th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1046
32nd Australian Infantry battalion
Source:8130670
20th July 1916
employment
Farm hand
Australia
Source:8692453
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Scott had no known grave after the Battle of Fromelles in 1916, but excavations in 2009 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried during 2010.
Fleurbaix, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8692449
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
II. E. 6.
Source:8692449
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Grieve Moncrieff |
| Initials | RGM |
| Last Name | Scott |
| Source | 8130670 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1046 | 32nd Australian Infantry battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Moncrieff Scott | father | ||
| Christine Brydon Grieve Scott | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Green | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-10 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-10 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Re-burial takes place at Pheasant Wood CemeteryPrivate R G M Scott was also laid to rest at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010.
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First Wreaths LaidPrince Charles and the Governor General of Australia lay the first wreaths at the funeral of the Unknown Soldier at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery. Private R G M Scott was also laid to rest here.
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Katanning War MemorialKatanning, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2.Contributed by:
Kathy30586
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Re-burial takes place at Pheasant Wood Cemetery | Anne1202 | |
| First Wreaths Laid | Anne1202 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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