Private George Fredrick Scott was born in Ormstown in 1884, the son of John and Mary Scott. He was working as a farmer in Saskatchewan when he was conscripted into the army in January of 1918. He was transferred to the 46th Battalion in France, and was wounded in the attack at St. Quentin, and subsequently died of wounds on September 28, 1918, at the age of 34.
Private George Fredrick Scott
Died of Wounds in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
257816
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Wounds
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
46th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Ormstown, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
33 years 10 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
34 years 6 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
34 years 6 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
John Scott, Ormstown, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Saskatchewan
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Regina, Saskatchewan
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 10.0 in / 178 cm
Weight:
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
249 days in service
Buried at:
Images
Grave of George Fredrick Scott
Grave of 257816 Private George Fredrick Scott, age 32, Canadian Infantry, 46th Bn.
Ranks
| Conflict | Rank | Regiment | Branch | Unit | Company | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW1 | Private | Canadian Infantry | Army | 46th Battalion |
Notes
Son of John and Mary Scott of Ormstown, Quebec.
Research Notes
Also listed regimental number as 257818