David Scott-Barrett

[1] He served in World War II with the 3rd Tank Battalion in North West Europe.

[1] In April 1945 he distinguished himself near Lüneburg by holding his position against determined German tank and infantry counter-attacks and was awarded the Military Cross for his actions.

[2] After the War he became a General Staff Officer at HQ Guards Division and in 1948 was appointed an equerry to the Duke of Gloucester.

[1] He was appointed General Officer Commanding Scotland and Governor of Edinburgh Castle in 1976; he retired in 1979.

[1] He died on 31 December 2004 and is buried in the northern extension to Dean Cemetery on Queensferry Road in Edinburgh.