Basic Details Surname Shrapnel Forenames Henry Scrope Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Served Notes Served in Newfoundland, Gibraltar, West Indies and Flanders (wounded). Invented shrapnel shell and was promoted and awarded generous pension. Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Battalion of Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant General