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Walter John Baliol SCOTT

Date of birth27 July 1875
Place of birthHarrow, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk in holy orders
AddressStrathfield, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation42
Height5' 9"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs B L Scott, 'Orlando', Strathfield, New South Wales
Enlistment date27 February 1918
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 2 March 1918
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain Chaplain
Unit from Nominal RollChaplains' Department
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Discharge date25 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Sydney, 2 March 1918; disembarked London, England, 16 May 1918.

Granted furlough, 14-21 May 1918.

Proceeded overseas to France, 8 June 1918; attached to 1st Australian Convalescent Depot, 9 June 1918.

On leave to United Kingdom, 10 November 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 28 November 1918.

Marched out to England, 14 December 1918; reported for duty to 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 21 December 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 2 January 1919 (duty on board); disembarked Brisbane, 17 February 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 25 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsAppointment for continuous service.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SCOTT Walter John Baliol

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