Scatterty

The Scatterty family were instrumental in the running of the war hospitals in Keighley during the Great war. They were:

Supplement to the London Gazette 10 July 1915: 2nd Northern General Hospital William Scatterty M.D., to be Captain, whose services will be available on Mobilization. Dated 17th June 1915. Supplement to the London Gazette 13 July 1916: Army Medical Service. R.A.M.C. - The undermentioned are granted temp. rank whilst employed. at the Keighley War Hospital. 1st June 1916:-- As Major. -- William Scatterty, M.D. Died 6th December 1954
 * William Scatterty M.D.**

Married William Scatterty 2nd July 1889 in Kenneth Mont, Aberdeenshire. Commandant of Spencer Street War Hospital, Keighley. Awarded MBE 3rd June 1918 Died aged 78 years in 1946.
 * Agnes Scatterty MBE**

Born in Keighley Apr/May/Jun 1891 Voluntary Aid Detachment Probationer Nurse for the Red Cross at Spencer Street War Hospital Awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) 3rd January 1921 Living at 4, Albert Street in 1958 Served over 50 years with the Keighley and District Association for the Blind Died June 1974
 * Amy Elizabeth Scatterty**