Sergeant Jack Scott Vs An Original Photograph! (1 Viewer)

[arnhem44mad]

Look what I found!{eek3}^&grin

Was on a website which was talking about the Oosterbeek Perimeter.

Let the Debate commence!

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Look what I found!{eek3}^&grin

Was on a website which was talking about the Oosterbeek Perimeter.

Let the Debate commence!

Here the photo depicts Sgt. Scott wearing a beret, while the figure depicts him wearing a helmet which relates to me that the figure is a depiction of him soon after his jump. The key feature is he is holding the correct weapon
which was his preferred weapon of choice, the carbine.

 

[ExRanger]

Can you provide the website?

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Can you provide the website?

Here is the website.

http://tracesofwar.wordpress.com/oosterbeek-perimeter/

The photo is not captioned but it is clearly a shot taken of a soldier in a beret and holding a carbine on the 2nd floor of the Hartenstein Hotel. The large triple window, balcony railing and angled flagpole are a match to the hotel as it used to be. When the figure was first announced, I tried to find a reference to Sgt. Jack Scott in the airborne or in lists of Arnhem soldiers and remembrance lists but could find no reference to that name. So I absolutely believe the photo is of a figure holding a carbine at the Hartenstein Hotel, I can't say anything about his name, his rank or why he has a carbine

Terry

 

[glossman]

Here is the ID of the soldier in the photograph:

Squadron Sergeant Major Watt, "B" Squadron, The Glider Pilot Regiment, takes aim with an American M1 carbine from the first floor front balcony of the Hartenstein Hotel. Copyright: IWM BU1122.

Reference: http://www.pegasusarchive.org/arnhem/frames.htm

Go to : Photo Gallery : Oosterbeek Perimeter : Page 1 : Top Row Second Photograph

Hope that helps.

Raymond.​

 

[Desertkiwi]

Have a copy of the same photo in the Arnhem book I previously mentioned in the other MG thread, it's only caption mentions a para firing from the Hartensein Hotel.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

So no Jack Scott. Here are some brief snippets of information on SSM Watt.

http://www.paradata.org.uk/people/william-watt

As for why he had an M-1 carbine: It shows SSM Watt firing his American carbine from a position in the Hartenstein Hotel..... This carbine was not issued to him from normal sources, but was obtained as a result of the kind of initiative for which we were famous in those days. In the run-up to 'D-Day' the squadron was quarantined, together with members of the 'Screaming Eagles' Division. Willie was fixated on obtainig the carbine and after much hectic negotiation succeeded in obtaining one, together with the ammunition.

Why was he awarded the Bronze Star - a US medal??

Terry

 

[PanzerAce1944]

So no match on the photograph. Sgt Scott was also a big fan of the M1 carbine though.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

So no match on the photograph. Sgt Scott was also a big fan of the M1 carbine though.

How do you know what Sgt. Scott was a fan of the M1 Carbine. Do you have information on Sgt. Jack Scott at Arnhem because I don't know of any

Terry

 

[jazzeum]

So no match on the photograph. Sgt Scott was also a big fan of the M1 carbine though.

And this is supposed to mean what exactly about "Sgt. Scott"? ^&confuse

 

[PanzerAce1944]

And this is supposed to mean what exactly about "Sgt. Scott"? ^&confuse

All of this thread exactly means about Sgt Scott is the photo is not of him. The K&C figure made of him is correct in the fact that he also was a big fan of the M1 carbine rifle. That's it !

 

[arnhem44mad]

I think its humour like The real guy liked the carbine and so does the figure?

Am I right? ^&grin

Btw this debate has been really interesting! Thanks lads!

Scott

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I think its humour like The real guy liked the carbine and so does the figure?

Am I right? ^&grin

Btw this debate has been really interesting! Thanks lads!

Scott

Scott, You know I meant the real Sgt Scott liked the M1 carbine, as depicted in the figure. The photo is not him though according to Phantom Warrior. Whats up with that ?
I think the "Debate" is over...................................... :salute::

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhafbetter known as Baghdad Bob or Comical Ali is back.{sm4}


Terry

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhafbetter known as Baghdad Bob or Comical Ali is back.{sm4}


Terry

Did he know Sgt. Scott ? Twin cousin maybe ? {sm3}