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Scott, Richard

by Louise Pease

13 December 2024
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Richard Scott And Family WD 055530
Serviceman Richard George Scott and his wife (standing on the far right) Dorothy Elizabeth Scott. The other people are believed to be Dorothy's siblings Charles Alfred Candy (1927-2013), Ernest Berty Candy (1922-2014), Mary Magdalene Candy (b.1924) and Irene Annie Candy (b. 1924) (1940s). Swainson Studios. Puke Ariki Collection (WD.055530).
Richard Scott SW1950 0694
Richard and Dorothy Scott and their children Ruth Ann Scott (later known as Ruth Neal and Ruth Richmond) and Peter John Scott (1950). Swainson Studios. Puke Ariki Collection (SW1950.0694).
Richard Scott And Family WD 055530
Richard Scott SW1950 0694

Richard George Scott was born in Matiere on 18 March 1916, the son of Lillie (nee Williams) and Albert Scott. Before the war he worked as a carpenter in New Plymouth.

During World War Two he served with the 7th Field Company, New Zealand Engineers. He also served with Jayforce in Japan with the New Zealand Engineers.

He married Dorothy Elizabeth Candy (1921-2002). Richard died in New Plymouth on 19 December 1981.

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