SCOTT, Isaac

Isaac Scott was born in Brierley Hill and worked as a boiler-maker. He volunteered in December 1914 and joined the Grenadier Guards. He served in the 3rd Battalion which was very closely involved in the September/October 1915 Battle of Loos. In early 1916 they moved to the Ypres sector where there were several German attacks. In May the enemy took Hooge from the Canadians and the Guards were ordered to strengthen the line. Casualties were taken on the 19th June and Guardsman Isaac Scott was among the injured. He was taken to the Casualty Clearing Station at Poperingue and died of wounds on the 21st. He was 21 years of age and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (VIII B 5). He is commemorated on the Cradley and Halesowen Memorials.