| Regimental number | 3719 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Stockton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Warren Scobie, Hereford Street, Stockton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Sylvester spelt Silvester |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at Peronne, on the 1 and 2 September, 1918. As a scout this man reconnoitred and patrolled throughout the advance, displaying great courage and initiative, and capturing many prisoners. Later, he reconnoitred the approaches under exceptionally heavy artillery and machine gun fire, returning with most valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Uncle: Lt Colonel Robert SCOBIE, 2nd Bn, killed in action, 6-8 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
