Scott, Frank Edward | Universities at War

Personal details

Name on Memorial:

Scott, F. E.

Forename(s):

Frank Edward

Surname:

Scott

Date of Death:

Thursday, April 4, 1918

Age at Death:

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Service:

Army

Unit:

Royal Garrison Artillery, 405th Siege Battalion

Prisoner of War:

Military Training:

Officers’ Training Corps, Armstrong College

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

Frank was the son of Edward Hawkes and Mary Scott. He was married to Lilian (nee Scott) previously of 19 Birch Street, Jarrow-on-Tyne.

Frank died of his wounds on 4th April 1918 aged 37.

Addresses before and during the war

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

Frank is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

Memorials

Other Memorials:

Frank is remembered on a plaque in St. Peter's Church, Jarrow.

Additional images

Research information

Sources:

UK Census registers, National Archives (available via Ancestry.co.uk)

UK Military Service Records, National Archives (available via Ancestry.co.uk)

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars)

North East War Memorials Project

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton, Ian Johnson.