Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Scott
In memory of:
Gunner John Scott
November 15, 1944
Military Service
B/12138
31
Army
Royal Canadian Artillery
11 Field Regt.
Additional Information
August 16, 1913
Niagara Falls, Ontario
September 12, 1939
Hamilton, Ontario
Son of George Lenton Scott and Margaret H. Scott. Husband of Eleanore E. Scott, of Hamilton, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 439 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
NAPLES WAR CEMETERY
Italy
IV. B. 8.
The NAPLES WAR CEMETERY lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla in the Commune and Province of Naples. It is situated on high ground about 4 kilometres north of the centre of the town. Take Highway A, Rome-Naples. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next 'T' junction following the main road for about 4 kilometres. The CWGC's first sign will then be seen.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of John Scott – Italian civilians suffered from injuries caused by mines, shells and stray bullets. Many lost their homes and crops. Here gunners Chink Gades and Johnny Scott, 11th Field Regiment, serving corned beef to children in Acireale, December 13th, 1943. -
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Newspaper Clipping – Source: Hamilton Spectator November 17, 1944 -
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Newspaper Clipping (2) – Source: Hamilton Spectator November 17, 1944
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