hi pals
a little early but its for tommorow

remebering them all who paid the ultimate sacrifice 3.45 am 3/5/17 the attack by the Leeds pals and Bradford pals at garvelle , thinking of my great uncle 2nd lt frederick Scholes Leeds pals who never came back
KIA as he went over the bags confirmation from his servant that he was killed by a direct hit by a shell, he never got to collect the DCM he won at Serre

remembering him with honour and all his his fallen comrades may they all rest in peace

has no known grave and is commerated arras memorial also st johns church Leeds

tafski

To the Leeds Pals and soldiers of the 31st Division.
Remembering.
Chris.

Remembering the Leeds Pals fallen and the survived,

“They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

Gaz

scholes as a sgt an original Leeds pal

Hi Bruce.
In the photo, "B" Company attacking Gavrelle Trench from the left.
Kindest regards and in the memory of 'Fred'.
God bless.
Chris.

confirmation of his death

cheers chris WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
TAFSKI

Many thanks gaz

tafski

That we will Bruce.
As always, i will keep a light on in the window tonight.
Chris.

Tafski.

Even with the moustache he looked very young.

RIP Fred.

Neil

Was there today,Bruce.Dunno if I'll make it there tomorrow,will see.
Dave.

Sad day .. proud day.
For someone with family connections, a mixture of emotions.
Well remembered. Be proud.

Been Reading this Topic with a Great Sense of Sadness and Pride..WE WILL REMEMBER THEM !...I raise a Glass to their evergreen Memories.With Deepest Respect..Russell.

Remembering 2nd Lt. Frederick Sholes and his comrades in the Leeds Pals. They're in good company.

Ca Ira,
Dave

Remembering.

Amen

To our near and dear, and those we never knew, but we honour and remember them.
Shirley

Something very special about officers with gallantry awards that they won in the ranks. Always the mark of a considerable soldier.

We will remember them.

Remembering.

Thank you for the freedom that I enjoy.

RIP.

Scottie.

Remembering with honour and respect Frederick and all the lads of the Leeds Pals.

Sleep well lads and thank you.

Andy

They sleep in heroes graves.

Desmond sums it all up for me. Keep well Bruce, you've done him proud.

Hi.
Fred was very respected indeed.
Following quote is by 15/470 L/Cpl W. Arthur Hollings, "D" Company in Milners Leeds Pals;
"1O th November 1915. While we were on the range this morning i had a register to keep of a certain number at the firing point and during the time i was on this Lieutenant Wardle came along and i had a heart to heart chat with him. I think i told you that the Colonel had chosen him to be left in charge of those who are to stay here as first reserve. Well! When he first got to know, he sent for our Sergeant (Scholes) to the officer's quarters as they have worked together for so many months and i understand that he had tears in his eyes when he told the Sergeant that he could not go with his platoon overseas.
This morning he asked me how i was going on as Lance Corporal and all about it. He said 'Hollings', i've tried a long time to get you promotion as i wanted you for one of my corporals, i should have liked to have gone with my platoon but it's been decided otherwise. I wish you the best of luck.' In his interview with Segeant Scholes he said 'You'll look well after the boy's won't you?'
He then went on to talk to me about the departure and said he thought we should go out about Christmas and everything pointed to our destination being France."

However, the 'Pals' destination was Egypt and the defence of the Suez Canal.
Just to add to this post. The attached is a photo of 2/Lieutenant Tom Willey and Fred, 'enjoying' a joke aboard H.M.T "Ascania", probably because they are hitting a some what 'rough' sea! Destination. Western Front.
In memory of Fred and the 'Pals'.
Chris.

Hello Bruce,
I don't want to build your hopes up, but it's possible there's another image of Fred in Milner's book on the Leeds Pals. The photo is featured on page 81, and Scholes is seated third left on the second row, between two NCOs wearing a tache. He has three stripes up. Unfortunately, I don't have a scanner, so I would be grateful if someone will do the kind thing and post the image please. No. 13 Platoon, D Company [p. 81]. It does look remarkably like the photo you posted earlier.

Cheers,
Dave

Lovely photo, Chris.
All the Best,
Dave

Hi Dave.
Here's the scanned photo. Certainly looks like Fred.
Regards, Chris.

god rest his soul, he is in good company now.

Hi Dave and chris

yep looks like the jackpot after reading that fred was a platoon sgt with wardle seems that this was his platoon and the face in the pics seem to be match

another peice to the jigsaw

tafski

Cheers Chris,
Thanks for the scan. I was hoping to find something in the YEP, but I only had time to do a quick recce before I had to leave. I'll try again when I'm next in the library.

Regards to All,
Dave

Remembered...

Bernard

Dave, and if anybody can find anything, you can.
Your research skills go beyond anybody i have ever known on the Forum.
Credit where credit is due. And i am proud, to call you my friend.
Chris.

Likewise, Chris. Likewise. The feeling's mutual.

Best Wishes,
Dave

cheers for yer help and intrest both, just what forum pals are about

gone but not forgotten
tafski

remembering sacrifice at gavrelle, local guy to stoke william percy roberts kia gavrelle attacking cordona trench june 1917.
14 york & lancs.

Remembering my Grandfather 16/228 Sergeant Douglas Hunter DCM survived the Great war after winning the DCM on the 3rd May 1917, 16th West Yorkshire Regiment (1st Bradford Pals)

L/Cpl [Act Cpl ] D.Hunter 16/228 DCM Citataion Gazette date 17/4/18

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion he displayed the greatest courage and coolness, keeping his trench mortar in action with good effect during an attack.


Remembered with Honour.

Ca Ira

Regards Kevin

images moved to:
Holy Trinity images for F Scholes

Gone but not forgotten

Ca Ira
tafski