Son of James and Margaret Scott (nee Duffy), of Bolton, Lancashire; husband of Annie Scott (nee Blackburn), of 20, Hewitt Street, Great Lever, Bolton. Served in the South African Campaign. Formerly worked as a postman. Severely wounded at Marne. Reported missing since action at Gallipoli on 10/06/1915 and subsequently confirmed as having been killed.
Scott, James –
Personal details
- Surname: Scott
- Forename: James
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Great Lever, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 32
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: June 4th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 8762
- Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Queen's Park) Gallipoli Memorial
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
- CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 23/07/1915 08/10/1915 19/11/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5f 6g* 10c*