J Doherty Posted 29 December , 2023 Share Posted 29 December , 2023 Hi all, JEB Scrowston died a few days before the end of the War, he enlisted in Hull lived in Hull but is buried in Waterford Southern Ireland. I'm living in Waterford and recently spotted his grave . I'm curious is to why is he is buried in Southern Ireland? Any thoughts appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin RussT Posted 29 December , 2023 Admin Share Posted 29 December , 2023 He was with the 2/1st East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry at the time and was stationed in Ireland. He died of flu in Waterford on 2nd November 1918. Regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 29 December , 2023 Share Posted 29 December , 2023 2 hours ago, J Doherty said: Hi all, JEB Scrowston died a few days before the end of the War, he enlisted in Hull lived in Hull but is buried in Waterford Southern Ireland. I'm living in Waterford and recently spotted his grave . I'm curious is to why is he is buried in Southern Ireland? Any thoughts appreciated. Hello. This pension card is courtesy of Fold3. Can't make out the word before Pneumonia. regards Gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin RussT Posted 29 December , 2023 Admin Share Posted 29 December , 2023 Just now, Gunner 87 said: Can't make out the word before Pneumonia. Influenza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 29 December , 2023 Share Posted 29 December , 2023 This is clearer... 'Influenza' Just now, RussT said: Influenza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 29 December , 2023 Share Posted 29 December , 2023 (edited) From the 'Daily Mail' Monday November 3rd, 1919 Edited 30 December , 2023 by Gunner 87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Doherty Posted 30 December , 2023 Author Share Posted 30 December , 2023 Thanks Russ and Gunner , makes sense now , I'm guessing spanish flu at that stage , Gunner if you wouldn't mind looking at fold3 there is a another grave in the same cemetery Edward H S Shepherd also listed as dying in Waterford military cemetery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 30 December , 2023 Share Posted 30 December , 2023 What regiment was Edward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 30 December , 2023 Share Posted 30 December , 2023 (edited) Cancel that. I found him.... Image courtesy of Fold3 27 minutes ago, J Doherty said: Thanks Russ and Gunner , makes sense now , I'm guessing spanish flu at that stage , Gunner if you wouldn't mind looking at fold3 there is a another grave in the same cemetery Edward H S Shepherd also listed as dying in Waterford military cemetery Will send over the records by pm.... Edited 30 December , 2023 by Gunner 87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Doherty Posted 30 December , 2023 Author Share Posted 30 December , 2023 Based in the Infantry Barracks in the city at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 87 Posted 30 December , 2023 Share Posted 30 December , 2023 All sent by pm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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