SCOTT, HARVEY, Major, was born in
1868, son of Alderman John Oliver Scott, a former Sheriff and Mayor of
Newcastle. He was an ardent Artillery Volunteer Officer; became Major, 1st
Northumberland Volunteer Artillery, 11 August 1897, and commanded the
Elswick Battery in the South African War. He was mentioned in Despatches,
and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette,
27 September 1901]: '"Harvey Scott, Major, Elswick Battery, 1st
Northumberland Volunteer Artillery. In recognition of services during the
operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29
October 1901. Major Scott was a member of the firm of Messrs John O Scott
and Co, Shipowners and Colliery Owners. He went in for farming in
Australia, and died at Sydney, New South Wales, on 25 June 1912.
