Scott-Taggart, John (Jack) –

Son of William and Annie Scott-Taggart (nee Callie), of Smithills, Bolton, Lancashire. An old boy of Bolton Grammar School (1905-14). Enlisted aged 17 1/2 in December 1914. Formerly Staff Sergeant and signalling instructor, Seaforth Highlanders. Formerly Sapper, Wireless Section, Royal Engineers. Wounded in the leg in April 1917.

Personal details

  • Surname: Scott-Taggart
  • Forename: John (Jack)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Royal Engineers
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: M.C.

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 01/04/1915 23/02/1917 27/04/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g 5d 6c-d
  • Bolton Chronicle: 27/03/1915

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