Mexborough and Swinton Times November 3, 1917 a

We have previously had occasion to refer to the fine patriotic record of the family of Mr. And. Mrs. James Scott, of 48, Barnsley road, Wombwell. Since we did so, that record has been further improved.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott have given six sons to the Army, and have also been represented by two sons-in-law. Two of the sons and one of the sons-in-law have been killed; one of the sons has obtained a commission, and another has been wounded.

Two of the elder sons, David and Walter, both of the York and Lancaster. Regiment, have served sixteen years in the Army, and went out to France with the original expeditionary force. They were both present at Mons, and since then have fought unscathed through the principal British engagements in France.

Gnr. Reuben Scott (R.F.A…), who joined in 1914, was killed in action recently.

James enlisted in the Y. and L. in 1914, and has recently been gazetted second lieutenant with the same regiment.

Mark Scott joined the A.S.C. last January, and was killed during the summer.

Luke the youngest, aged 19, joined the York and Lancasters in 1914,  and has been wounded.

Private. W Heppinstall (Y. and L.), a son-in-law, who has served both. in Egypt and France, was killed on or about July 1, 1916, on the Somme.

The other son-in-law, Private. James Cottingham, is serving in France with the York and Lancasters

From Left to Right :

Private D. Scott (Killed),  W. Scott, Sec Lieut Scott,  Private M. Scott (Killed)

From Left to Right:

Gunner R.R. Scott (Killed), Private J. Cottingham, Private W. Heppinstall, Private Luke Scott