Ernest Scott

Ernest was the fourth son and youngest child of Walter Edwin and Sarah Ann Scott (née Farrands). His father was born in Nottingham in 1858 (reg. J/F/M), the son of Edwin and Emma Scott, who were grocers. His mother was born in 1859, also in Nottingham, the daughter of William and Sarah Ann Farrands who were both framework knitters. Walter and Sarah were married at Basford St Leodegarious in October 1878 and had five children: Walter William b. Basford 1879, and his siblings who were born in Nottingham, Albert Henry b. 1880, George Frederick (known as Robert/Bob) birth registered 1883 (J/F/M). Florry (also Florence) Ada b. 1885 and Ernest birth registered 1888 (J/F/M). In 1881 Walter, a baker, and his wife were living at 20 Rose Street, Nottingham, with their sons Walter (1) and Albert (under 1 year). By 1891 they had moved to 6 Swingstone Terrace, Nottingham; Walter's occupation was given as baker and confectioner (employee). He and Sarah now had five children: Walter, Albert, Robert [George Fdk] (8), Florence (5) and Ernest (3). In 1901 Walter and Sarah were living at 22 Bunbury Street, Meadows, Nottingham, but only Albert a sewing machine repairer, George (sic) an iron shaper and Ernest were in the home on the night of the census. Florence was recorded as a visitor in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, while Walter, a fitter, was married and living at Rushworth Terrace, Nottingham, with his wife Ada Mary (née Heaton m. 1900). Walter and Sarah continued to live at 22 Bunbury Street until shortly before her death in 1931. Living with them in 1911 were their son George, their married daughter Florry Timms together with her husband John William (m. 1906) and daughter Elsie May Timms (4), and their son Walter's daughter, Clara Caroline Scott (8, reg. 1902 Spilsby Lincs). Neither Walter William nor his wife have yet been traced on the 1911 Census but Albert Henry, his wife Mary (née Hurst, m. 1909) and son Albert Leslie (1), were living on Windmill Lane, Sneinton, while Ernest was serving at Wellington Barracks, London, with the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards. Walter Edwin died in April 1918 (buried Nottingham Church Cemetery) and his widow, Sarah Ann at her daughter's home in Basford in June 1931 (buried Basford Cemetery). Ernest's brother-in-law, John William Timms, attested in 1916 at the age of 35 and joined the Royal Engineers (126307 Pioneer). He served in France and was discharged to the Army Reserve in August 1919. He was still living with his parents-in-law at 22 Bunbury Street when he enlisted but he was discharged to an address in Basford.

1911 - serving with the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards

22 Bunbury Street, Meadows.

3rd Bn Grenadier Guards. Ernest was serving with the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards at Wellington Barracks, London, in 1911. He served in France from 13 August 1914 and survived the fighting until late 1917. The 3rd battalion Grenadier Guards were involved in fighting in the Third Battle of Ypres. They were positioned near the Broembeek when they came under a heavy barrage and an attack by German infantry. The attack was beaten off but Pte. Scott died of wounds at No. 47 Casualty Clearing Station on 12th September 1917. He was buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium (grave ref. VIII.A.16). Ernest qualified for the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. CWGC - History of Dozinghem Military Cemetery (extract): 'Westvleteren was outside the front held by Commonwealth forces in Belgium during the First World War, but in July 1917, in readiness for the forthcoming offensive, groups of casualty clearing stations were placed at three positions called by the troops Mendinghem, Dozinghem and Bandaghem. The 4th, 47th and 61st Casualty Clearing Stations were posted at Dozinghem and the military cemetery was used by them until early in 1918.' (www.cwgc.org)

CWGC headstone personal inscription: 'His country called him he answered with his life' Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 29 October 1917: ‘Scott. Died of wounds, September 12th, Private Ernest Scott, Grenadier Guards. He has answered the roll call, his duty is done; his Captain awaits with his belssing. ‘Well done.; From broken-hearted mother and father.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 29 October 1917: ‘Scott. Died of wounds, September 12th, Private Ernest Scott, Grenadier Guards. A noble life laid down. From his loving brothers Walter, Albert, Bob (sic) and his sister Florrie, brother-in-law [John Wm Timms] (in France), and his fiancée Maude.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post. 'In Memoriam', 12th September 1918: “SCOTT. – In loving memory of Ernest Scott, Grenadier Guards, who died of wounds September 12th, 1917. We miss him most who loved him best. – Loving mother, sister, brothers, and fiancée Maud.” Above courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918 WW1 Pension Ledgers: mother, Sarah Ann Scott, residence Nottingham.