| Regimental number | 4638 |
| Place of birth | Newell, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Address | New Well via Hergott Springs, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Scobie, New Well via Hergott Springs, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Alexander SCOBIE |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 6 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCOBIE John William Richard Lacey Coles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
