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Regiment: Royal Field Artillery.
Died: 14 October 1918 aged 20 in Belgium. Killed in action at Ledenghem.
Battle: Hundred Days Allied Offensive. Cemetery: Dadizeele New British Cemetery VI.D.38
Son of W. A. Sweet-Escott, Hartrow, Penarth. b. 1898.
Shell—Upper V. School Prefect. Head of House. XI Football; XI Cricket.
Great War, Lieutenant R.F.A.
'He was killed on October 14th by a shell, which struck the O.P. from which he was observing. Bill Sweet-Escott, in spite of a shy manner and reserved disposition, had many friends at School, as afterwards in the service; it is given to a few to have the capacity, which he possessed, for forming the closest friendships. Consequently his loss will be felt by many with peculiar severity. During his School life he held the respect and affection of all who knew him. Conscientious, with a strong sense of duty, he played a large part in the life of his house, and won popularity without courting it. That his sterling qualities were recognised in the service is amply proved by letters from those with whom he served. His C.O. wrote that he was very brave, and that no task was too difficult or too dangerous for him. Perhaps two extracts from the letter of a brother officer recall him best: "He was brave as a lion, a very gallant officer, a perfect gentleman, and a splendid friend"; and, "He was awfully popular, everyone knew him as 'Bill,' from the Divisional Artillery Staff downwards."' (Malvernian, Feb 1919).