Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
25th 26th and 27th (Reserve) Battalions
Sept 1914 The 25th formed from depot Companies of the 16th 17th and 18thBattalions, the 26th formed from depot Companies of the 19th 20th and 21st Battalions and the 27th formed from the depot Companies of the 22nd 23rd and 24th Battalions to create local Reserve Battalion.
Nov 1915 Moved to Prees Heath, Shropshire and joined the 16th Reserve Brigade, moved to Southport and Altcar, Merseyside.
01.09.1916 the 25th 26th and 27th became the 69th 70th and 71st Training Reserve Battalions.
BORN SWINTON, LANCASHIRE, 1897. SECOND SON OF REVEREND CANON, STEPHEN ADYE SCOTT (1865-1928) & MARGARET KING RAM (1870-1956), OF ST MARYS VICARAGE, LOWGATE, HULL (1911 CENSUS & ARMY MEDAL ROLL ADDRESS) & 8, ST PETERS GROVE, YORK (CWGC ADDRESS). HIS FATHER WAS VICAR OF ST MARYS CHURCH, LOWGATE FOR 25 YEARS. HE HAD TWO BROTHERS … Read more
