Regimental number | 1565 |
Place of birth | Kempton Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Lindisfarne, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Chas. Scott, Lindisfarne, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in assisting in a bombing attack upon the enemy, who were forming up for a counter attack. He afterwards showed great courage in an attack upon a strong point, where he remained in an isolated position with a small party until his bombs were exhausted.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |