Private

Hugh Barr Scott

Secondary Memorial: 
Matakana War Memorial
Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of John and Isabella Scott, of Hillhead, Boarhills, Fife, Scotland.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Hugh was born 27 February 1879 on his family farm - Hillhead Farm, Boarhills, Fifeshire, Scotland which is located within sight of the St. Andrews Bay Golf Course. His Father passes in 1894 and withi... Read More

Hugh Barr Scott was remembered at the Matakana War Memorial on 22nd November 2016 - 100 year anniversary of his Death. Lest We Forget.

Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
24/1814
Name:
Hugh Barr Scott
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
27 February 1879
Next of Kin: 
Mrs I. Scott (mother), Hillhead, Boar Hill, Fifeshire, Scotland
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Armed Force: 
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Auckland Regiment, 2 Battalion

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Date of Death:
22 November 1916
Day of Death:
Wednesday
Age at Death: 
38
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
08 January 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 38
HMNZT 39
Vessel:
Tahiti or Warrimoo
Destination:
Suez, Egypt

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
I. C. 11.
Cemetery Location: 
France
Hugh Barr Scott
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