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Short Service Attestation - John Armstrong Scott
« on: Sunday 31 December 17 12:56 GMT (UK) »
Hi I am looking for some help and guidance

I am searching for information on a John Armstrong Scott who was born
in St Pancras in 1880. His father David Scott came from Perth, Scotland

I have come across a Short Service Attestation dated 16th December 1897
This appears to relate to him enlisting in either the Royal Scots Greys or Dragoons of the Line

I can not find any other informaton whatsoever ideally I would like to know
Where he served?
How long he served for?
and find his Service Record?

Very grateful for any help

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Re: Short Service Attestation - John Armstrong Scott
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 31 December 17 14:07 GMT (UK) »
Did you read all six pages of the Attestation?

The 3rd, 4th & 5th pages give details of his service.
Ashford: Somerset, London
England: Devon, London, New Zealand
Holdway: Wiltshire
Hooper: Bristol, Somerset
Knowling: Devon, London
Southcott: Devon, China
Strong: Wiltshire
Watson: Cambridgeshire
White: Bristol
Windo - Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire

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Re: Short Service Attestation - John Armstrong Scott
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 31 December 17 14:38 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks
The blindingly obvious solution had completely foxed me!!!
I thought there was only 1 page!!!!
Thanks Girl Guide, you have done your good deed for the day

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Re: Short Service Attestation - John Armstrong Scott
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 31 December 17 14:54 GMT (UK) »
No trouble, next time look more carefully!  :D  :D ::)
Ashford: Somerset, London
England: Devon, London, New Zealand
Holdway: Wiltshire
Hooper: Bristol, Somerset
Knowling: Devon, London
Southcott: Devon, China
Strong: Wiltshire
Watson: Cambridgeshire
White: Bristol
Windo - Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire