Shelley Scarlett, 5th Baron Abinger facts for kids
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Lord Abinger
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Commander Lord Abinger in the First World War
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| Birth name | Shelley Leopold Laurence Scarlett |
| Born | 1 April 1872 |
| Died | 23 May 1917 (aged 45) London, England |
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Brookwood Cemetery
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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British Army Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Shelley Leopold Laurence Scarlett, 5th Baron Abinger (born April 1, 1872 – died May 23, 1917) was an important British noble and a military officer. A noble is someone from a high-ranking family, often with a special title like Baron.
Shelley Scarlett was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Leopold James Yorke Campbell Scarlett. He was also a great-grandson of the very first Baron Abinger. His mother was adopted by Sir Percy Shelley, who was the son of the famous writers Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Shelley Scarlett's Life and Work
Shelley Scarlett had an interesting career. From 1897 to 1899, he worked as an Honorary Attaché in Stockholm. An attaché is like a special assistant who helps a country's ambassador in another country.
In 1903, Shelley Scarlett became the 5th Baron Abinger. This happened after his second cousin passed away. A Baron is a title of nobility, meaning he became a lord.
In 1904, a special rule called a Royal Warrant of Precedence was made. This rule allowed Shelley's brothers and sister – Robert, Hugh, Ruth, Percy, and Leopold – to be called The Honourable. This is a courtesy title for children of certain nobles.
His Military Service in World War I
Shelley Scarlett served in the First World War starting in 1914. He held the rank of captain and was also an honorary major in the 3rd Battalion of the Bedfordshire Regiment.
On October 17, 1915, he received a temporary job in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. This gave him the honorary rank of commander. He worked for the Director of the Intelligence Division. His job was to gather important information in the south of Spain, which was a neutral country during the war. Being neutral means Spain did not pick a side in the conflict.
Shelley Scarlett was working at the Admiralty when he died in May 1917. The Admiralty was the government department in charge of the Royal Navy. He was 45 years old. He was buried at Brookwood Cemetery.
Family Life
Shelley Scarlett married Lila Lucy Catherine Mary Geijer in 1899. She was the daughter of Sir William Arthur White.
They did not have any children. Because of this, his brother, Robert, became the next Lord Abinger after Shelley passed away.
