Army Number: 15271 Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Name: W D FAULKNER, MC Unit: 1 Irish Guards GSM & Clasp: GSM, Palestine Clasp 1936 - 1939 TNA Reference: WO 100/503
PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: FAULKNER, Walter Douglas DOB: 16th August, 1898 Place of Birth: Charlton, Worcestershire Residence: Warwickshire, England Parents: James Faulkner and Ada Faulkner nee Ellesmere. Census: 1901 - Charlton House, Charlton, Worcestershire 1911 - School boarder, Cheam, Surrey Wife: Patricia Katherine Faulkner nee Montagu-Douglas-Scott, married 8th July, 1931, London. Photo: Probate: (Death registered 1941) View attachment 181471 SERVICE Army/Personal Number: 15271 Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel Regiment/Battalion: Irish Guards, 1st Battalion As at 01/09/1939: Irish Guards OFFICER Commission: London Gazette https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30040/supplement/4081/data.pdf 30 APRIL, 1917 REGULAR FORCES. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 1st May 1917: FOOT GUARDS. I . Gds.— Walter Douglas Faulkner Promotions: London Gazette 12 AUGUST, 1918 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30839/supplement/9437/data.pdf I. G'ds.- Lt. W. D. Faulkner to be Adjt., and to be actg. Capt. (with pay and allowances at Lt.) whilst so empld., vice Capt. T. E. G. Nugent. 20th June 1918. 7 FEBRUARY, 1930 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33577/page/798/data.pdf Capt. W. D. Faulkner, M.C., I. G'ds., to be Staff Capt., London Dist. 1st Feb. 1930 14 SEPTEMBER, 1934 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34087/page/5838/data.pdf G'ds. Depot—Ma,]. W. D. Faulkner, M .C., I. G'ds., to be Offr. Comdg., vice Maj. M. F. Trew, C. G'ds. 6th (Sept. 1934. 19 AUGUST, 1938 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34543/page/5356/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. I. Gd's.- Maj. W. D. Faulkner, M.C., to be Lt.- Col. 10th Aug. 1938. Field Returns: Orbats: Orbats: Irish Guards CASUALTY CWGC Link: Casualty Details CWGC Certificate: View attachment 181472 Theatre of War: Norway Date of Death: 14/05/1940 Age at Death: 42 Casualty Type: Missing, Missing presumed Killed in Action, Killed in Action (Chrobry casualty) Cemetery: NARVIK NEW CEMETERY Cemetery Photo: Grave Reference: XI. K. 5. Headstone Photo: Grave Registration: Grave Concentration: Headstone Report: Reburial Date: 06/09/1946 Original Burial Place / Map Reference: Røst, 6523 Inscription: "In Loving and Proud Memory From Patsy, David and Hermione." Army Casualty List (WO 417): 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W D 1939-40 Irish Guards 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W D 1939-40 Irish Guards 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W D 1940-42 Irish Guards The Times Casualty List: published 1 Jul 1940; Killed - Lt.-Colonel Faulkner, M.C. W. D. PRISONER/MISSING Missing Personnel File Details: MEDALS Gallantry Award/Honour: Military Cross Theatre of Combat or Operation: Edinburgh Gazette: January 2, 1919 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13375/page/25/data.pdf Lt. (A./Capt.) Walter Douglas Faulkner, 2nd Bn., Irish Gds. Citation: Campaign Medals: Medal Roll Details: WO 100/503 Lieutenant-Colonel FAULKNER W D Palestine Clasp 1936-1939 Medal Photos: WW1 Medal Index Card: View attachment 181473 View attachment 181474 REFERENCES War Diaries: War Diary: 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS, September 1939 - July 1944 Archive Files: WO 417, WO 100/503 Publications: IG History: pgs 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 47 Accounts: War Memorial: Charlton St John the Evangelist Church WW1 and WW2 Roll of Honour Newspaper: The Times, 22nd May, 1940 “OBITUARY, FALLEN OFFICERS LIEUT.-COLONEL W.D. FAULKNER T.E.G.N. writes of Lieutenant-Colonel W.D. Faulkner, M.C., Irish Guards, whose death on active service was recorded in The Times of yesterday:- Faulkner joined the Irish Guards from Sandhurst early in 1917 and went to France in September of that year, where he served with the 2nd Battalion for the rest of the War, being awarded the M.C. in 1918. After a distinguished military career, which included the adjutancy of his battalion and the appointment of Commandant at the Guards Depot, he was, in August 1938, given command of the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, who were at that time serving in Palestine. It was then that his powers of leadership, which were always so apparent, were given full scope. He was a magnificent commanding officer during those troublous and difficult times. Always calm and with excellent judgment, he inspired complete confidence in all who worked with him, and the added reputation which the Irish Guards gained in Palestine was in no small measure due to the skill and leadership of their commanding officer. Shortly before the tragic news of his death an officer in his Battalion in a letter to the writer used these words: "Faulks is superb, always cheerful, and nothing puts him off his stroke." No words could better describe the greatest strength of his character - namely, his imperturbability. Nothing upset him. Possess of an unusually quick brain, he grasped the essential points of a question at once and always seemed to have plenty of time to think. His decisions, in consequence, whether quick or deliberate, were invariably well thought out and sound, and when he had once made up his mind to a certain course which he considered right no circumstances, however difficult, would "put him off his stroke." Always jealous for the welfare of his Battalion, he was adored by his officers and men. A strict disciplinarian, he was also a wise and kind friend to all those who sought his help and guidance, and he leaves behind a memory which will not fade. He died in the fullness of his time, at the head of his beloved Battalion, and it can be said with truth that he was worshipped by those whom he led and commanded. Surely no soldier could desire a finer epitaph." Websites: Irish Guards: Roll of Honour - WWII Open Resource Group Irish Guards: Medal Roll Palestine Clasp 1936 - 1939 - WWII Open Resource Group Lieut Walter Douglas Faulkner ( - 1940) - Find A Grave Memorial NARVIK NEW CEMETERY, NORWAY FAULKNER Walter Douglas Person Page
1940, Before Embarkation for Norway From left, facing, Captain BA O'NEILL, Lieutenant-Colonel WD FAULKNER, Major CLJ BOWEN, GRAYSON WO 417 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W D 1939-40 Irish Guards 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W D 1939-40 Irish Guards 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W D 1940-42 Irish Guards CWGC Irish Guards: Roll of Honour - WWII Open Resource Group 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel FAULKNER, Walter Douglas [1BN] 14/05/1940 Killed; Chrobry NARVIK NEW CEMETERY CWGC Biog info, etc http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/70968006/person/42225795376?ssrc= Birth 1898 Sep Worcestershire, United Kingdom 1 Source Residence 1901 — Age: 3 Charlton, Worcestershire, England Relation to Head of House: Son 1 Source Marriage to Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott 1931 8 Jul — Age: 32 London, England 4 Sources Death 1940 14 May — Age: 41 Narvik, Nordland, Norway 1 Source Residence 1941 Warwickshire 1 Source !? Burial Narvik, Nordland County, Norway Parents James Faulkner 1867 – Ada E Faulkner 1865 – Spouse Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott 1910 – 1996 [married 3 times; Sept 1940 2nd marriage to David Scrymgeour-Wedderburn Birth 2 Apr 1912 in Kingennie, Angus, Scotland, Death 1 Mar 1944 in Anzio, Lazio, Italy ; Oct 1946, 3rd marriage to Henry James Scrymgeour-Wedderburn Birth 3 May 1902 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Death 29 Jun 1983 with issue, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Scrymgeour-Wedderburn,_11th_Earl_of_Dundee] Birth 9 Oct 1910 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England Death 11 Dec 1996 DUNDEE - Deaths Announcements - Telegraph Announcements daughter of Herbert Andrew Montagu D C M G D S O Scott 1872 – 1944 & Marie Josephine A Edwards 1882 – 1965 Her brother was Claud Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott who subsequently became Commanding officer of 1st Bn Irish Guards after the death in Norway of his brother-in-law. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claud_Andrew_Montagu_Douglas_Scott http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Herbert_Montagu_Douglas_Scott Person Page Children from 1st marriage David James Faulkner (Major) 1932 – 1993 Birth 8 Nov 1932 in Marylebone, London Death 4 Mar 1993 in Longworth, Oxfordshire, England Hermione P Faulkner 1937 – 1993 Birth Mar 1937 in Surrey South Eastern, Kent Death 1993 [hr] 2nd husband of Faulkner's widow 53684 David Scrymgeour WEDDERBURN, DSO, Cdg. 1 Scots Guards: 01/03/1944 Casualty Details SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN, DAVID Rank:Lieutenant Colonel Service No:53684 Date of Death:01/03/1944 Age: 31 Regiment/Service:Scots Guards Cdg. 1st Bn. Awards: D S O Grave Reference: VI. H. 1. Cemetery:BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO Additional Information: Son of Henry and Edith Scrymgeour Wedderburn; husband of Patricia Scrymgeour Wedderburn, of Birkhill, Cupar, Fife. Person Page Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott1 F, #14003, b. 9 October 1910, d. 3 December 2012 Last Edited=2 Jun 2013 Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott was born on 9 October 1910.1 She was the daughter of Lt.-Col. Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott and Marie Josephine Edwards.1 She married, firstly, Lt.-Col. Walter Douglas Faulkner, son of James Faulkner, on 8 July 1931.1 She married, secondly,Lt.-Col. David Scrymgeour-Wedderburn, son of Lt.-Col. Henry Scrymgeour-Wedderburn of Wedderburn and Birkhill and Edith Moffat, on 9 September 1940.1 She married, thirdly, Henry JamesScrymgeour of Dundee, 11th Earl of Dundee, son of Lt.-Col. Henry Scrymgeour-Wedderburn of Wedderburn and Birkhill and Edith Moffat, on 30 October 1946.1 She died on 3 December 2012 at age 102.2 From 8 July 1931, her married name became Faulkner. From 9 September 1940, her married name became Scrymgeour-Wedderburn. From 30 October 1946, her married name became Scrymgeour.1 As a result of her marriage, Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott was styled as Countess of Dundee on 31 July 1952. She lived in 2003 at Coultra Farm House, Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland.1 Children of Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott and Lt.-Col. Walter Douglas Faulkner He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the Irish Guards.1 He was decorated with the award of the Military Cross (M.C.).1 He fought in the Second World War.1 Major David James Faulkner+1 b. 8 Nov 1932, d. 1993 Hermione Patricia Faulkner1 b. 14 Jan 1937 Children of Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott and Lt.-Col. David Scrymgeour-Wedderburn He was Lieutenant-Colonel of the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards.1,2 He fought in the Second World War.1 He was decorated with the award of the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1944.1 Janet Mary Scrymgeour-Wedderburn+3 b. 14 Aug 1941 Elizabeth Scrymgeour-Wedderburn+3 b. 5 Oct 1943 Child of Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott and Henry James Scrymgeour of Dundee, 11th Earl of Dundee He gained the rank of Captain between 1939 and 1941 in the service of the 7th Battalion, Black Watch.1 Alexander Henry Scrymgeour of Dundee, 12th Earl of Dundee+3 b. 5 Jun 1949 . The Times Lt.-Colonel Faulkner, M.C. W. D. 1 Jul 1940 Killed The Times, 22nd May, 1940 “OBITUARY, FALLEN OFFICERS LIEUT.-COLONEL W.D. FAULKNER T.E.G.N. writes of Lieutenant-Colonel W.D. Faulkner, M.C., Irish Guards, whose death on active service was recorded in The Times of yesterday:- Faulkner joined the Irish Guards from Sandhurst early in 1917 and went to France in September of that year, where he served with the 2nd Battalion for the rest of the War, being awarded the M.C. in 1918. After a distinguished military career, which included the adjutancy of his battalion and the appointment of Commandant at the Guards Depot, he was, in August 1938, given command of the 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, who were at that time serving in Palestine. It was then that his powers of leadership, which were always so apparent, were given full scope. He was a magnificent commanding officer during those troublous and difficult times. Always calm and with excellent judgment, he inspired complete confidence in all who worked with him, and the added reputation which the Irish Guards gained in Palestine was in no small measure due to the skill and leadership of their commanding officer. Shortly before the tragic news of his death an officer in his Battalion in a letter to the writer used these words: "Faulks is superb, always cheerful, and nothing puts him off his stroke." No words could better describe the greatest strength of his character - namely, his imperturbability. Nothing upset him. Possess of an unusually quick brain, he grasped the essential points of a question at once and always seemed to have plenty of time to think. His decisions, in consequence, whether quick or deliberate, were invariably well thought out and sound, and when he had once made up his mind to a certain course which he considered right no circumstances, however difficult, would "put him off his stroke." Always jealous for the welfare of his Battalion, he was adored by his officers and men. A strict disciplinarian, he was also a wise and kind friend to all those who sought his help and guidance, and he leaves behind a memory which will not fade. He died in the fullness of his time, at the head of his beloved Battalion, and it can be said with truth that he was worshipped by those whom he led and commanded. Surely no soldier could desire a finer epitaph." CWGC 15271 Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner W. D. Walter Douglas 1 On 1/9/39 in Foot Guards Irish Guards M. C. Born Worcester, England Residence Warwickshire, England Norway 5/14/1940 42 Son of James and Ada Faulkner; husband of Patricia Faulkner. NARVIK NEW CEMETERY XI. K. 5. http://www.cwgc.org/search/certificate.aspx?casualty=2186702 Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 Name: Walter Faulkner Given Initials: W D MC Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Death Date: 14 May 1940 Number: 15271 Birth Place: Worcester Residence: Warwickshire Regiment at Enlistment: Irish Guards Branch at Enlistment: Foot Guards Theatre of War: Norway Regiment at Death: Irish Guards Branch at Death: Foot Guards WW1 Medal Index Card Name: W D Faulkner [Walter Douglas Faulkner] Regiment or Corps: Irish Guards Probate: Name: Walter Douglas Faulkner Death Date: 14 May 1940 Death Place: London, England Probate Date: 31 Mar 1941 Registry: Gloucester BMD Birth: Name: Walter Douglas Faulkner Registration Year: 1898 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration district: Pershore Parishes for this Registration District: View Ecclesiastical Parishes associated with this Registration District Inferred County: Worcestershire Volume: 6c Page: 339 Marriage Name: Walter D Faulkner Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1931 Registration district: St George Hanover Square Inferred County: London Spouse: Patricia K M Scott Volume Number: 1a Page Number: 1234 Death Name: Walter Faulkner Birth Date: abt 1899 Date of Registration: Jun 1941 Age at Death: 42 Registration district: Lambeth Inferred County: Greater London Volume: 1d Page: 265 Census: 1901 Name: Walter D Faulkner Age: 2 Estimated birth year: abt 1899 Relation to Head: Son Gender: Male Father: James Faulkner Mother: Ada E Faulkner Birth Place: Charlton, Worcestershire, England Civil Parish: Charlton Search Photos: Search for 'Charlton' in the UK City, Town and Village Photos collection Ecclesiastical parish: Charlton St John the Evangelist County/Island: Worcestershire Country: England 1911 Name: Walter Douglas Faulkner Age in 1911: 12 Estimated birth year: abt 1899 Relation to Head: School Boarder (Boarder) Birth Place: Charlton, Worcestershire, England Civil Parish: Cheam Search Photos: Search for 'Cheam' in the UK City, Town and Village Photos collection County/Island: Surrey Country: England Street address: Cheam School, Cheam, Surrey Marital Status: Single Occupation: Scholar Registration district: Epsom Registration District Number: 31 Sub-registration district: Carshalton ED, institution, or vessel: 20 Household schedule number: 593 Piece: 2943
On return to UK from Palestine, pre war tour, Lieutenant-Colonel Faulkner, left, riding at the head of the column of 1st Battalion Irish Guards.
Second quarter - Army lists > 1940-1946 - Quarterly Army Lists (Second Series), July 1940-December 1950 > 1940 - British Military lists - National Library of Scotland Army List, 1940 2nd Quarter IRISH GUARDS LIEUTENANT-COLONELS FAULKNER W D, MC - 10/08/1938
Casualty Lieutenant Colonel FAULKNER, WALTER DOUGLAS Service Number 15271 Died 14/05/1940 Aged 42 1st Bn. Irish Guards M C Son of James and Ada Faulkner; husband of Patricia Faulkner. INSCRIPTION: IN LOVING AND PROUD MEMORY FROM PATSY DAVID AND HERMIONE Buried at NARVIK NEW CEMETERY Location: Norway Cemetery/memorial reference: XI. K. 5.
Personal Number: 15271 Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel Name: Walter Douglas FAULKNER Unit: Irish Guards London Gazette : 30 April 1917 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30040/supplement/4081/data.pdf REGULAR FORCES. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the R. Mil. Coll., to be 2nd Lts. 1st May 1917:— FOOT GUARDS. I . Gds.— Walter Douglas Faulkner London Gazette : 12 August 1918 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30839/supplement/9437/data.pdf I. G'ds.- Lt. W. D. Faulkner to be Adjt., and to be actg. Capt. (with pay and allowances at Lt.) whilst so empld., vice Capt. T. E. G. Nugent. 20th June 1918. London Gazette : 25 October 1918 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30972/supplement/12581/data.pdf I. Gds.— Lt. W . D. Faulkner to be actg. Capt. (with pay and .allowances as Lt.) whilst actg. as Adjt. 20th June 1918. (Substituted for tne notification in the Gazette of 12th Aug. 1918.) London Gazette : 13 March 1928 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33366/page/1858/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS I. G'ds.— Lt. B. C. Alexander to be Adjt., vice Capt. W. D. Faulkner, M.C. 1st Mar. 1928. London Gazette : 7 February 1930 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/33577/page/798/data.pdf Capt. W. D. Faulkner, M.C., I. G'ds., to be Staff Capt., London Dist. 1st Feb. 1930 London Gazette : 14 September 1934 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34087/page/5838/data.pdf G'ds. Depot—Ma,]. W. D. Faulkner, M .C., I. G'ds., to be Offr. Comdg., vice Maj. M. F. Trew, C. G'ds. 6th (Sept. 1934. London Gazette : 19 August 1938 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34543/page/5356/data.pdf FOOT GUARDS. I. Gd's.- Maj. W. D. Faulkner, M.C., to be Lt.- Col. 10th Aug. 1938. London Gazette : 22 April 1941 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35142/page/2319/data.pdf Re W AL TER DOUGLAS F AULKNER, Deceased. Pursuant to the Trustee Act, 1925. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims or demands against the estate of Walter Douglas Faulkner, late of 44 Swan Court, Chelsea, London, S. W. 3 , a Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's Irish Guards, formerly of Eaton Terrace, London, S.W.1, deceased (who was killed in action on the 14th day of May 1940 and whose Will with one Codicil thereto was proved in the Gloucester District Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 31st day of March 1941 by Terence Edmund Gascoigne Nugent of 65 Avenue Road, Lon- don, N.W.8, a Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's Irish Guards, the executor named in the said Codicil) are hereby required to send in the particulars of their debts, claims or demands to us the undersigned, the Solicitors for the paid executor, on or before the 30th day of June 1941, after which date the said executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which he shall then nave had notice; and he will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose debts, claims or demands he shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 15th day of April 1941. GROSSMAN and CO., Solicitors for the said Executor.