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1914 – 15 Star, impressed named S/17519. PTE. W. SCOTT. CAM’N HIGHRS.; British War and Victory Medals (1914 – 18), impressed named S17519 PTE. W. SCOTT. CAMERONS.; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (G.V.R.), impressed named 343362. CPL. W.J SCOTT. R.A.F. Medals have been lacquered at some stage, now being court mounted for display. First three medals polished, as worn. Comes with copies of service records (burnt), medal rolls and pension record card.

Corporal Walter J Scott was born in 1894 probably in or near Glasgow, he enlisted into the 3rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders on the 12/3/1915 at Inverses. He transferred to the 2nd Battalion 1/(?)/15 and landed in France on the 1/6/1915.

The Battalion as part of the 81st Brigade, 27th Division was moved to Salonika 5/12/1915.

On the 12th September 1918, B Company successfully raided the Bulgarian main position but Captain Methvin was severely wounded as he led his men to the assault and was later killed by shell fire when being carried back by his men. Lieutenant Rankine was also hit and 15 other ranks were killed, wounded and missing. Walter was wounded in this action receiving a gunshot wound to his scalp and right hand.

On the 29 September, Bulgaria signed an armistice and fighting ceased the following day.

Walter was discharged to class Z reserve 15/3/1919 and was awarded a pension 16/3/1919 for his wounds and malaria. Malaria was rife through out the Salonika campaign especially in the Struma Valley. He was discharged from the reserve 31/3/1920 and enlisted into the R.A.F. 9/9/1920 (note the initials on his R.A.F. medal W.J. Scott). His pension record address changed from Glasgow to Hut 3 R.A.F. Base Leuchars (Fife).