| Regimental number | 108 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| School | Peak Crossing State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Beatrice Scott, Waghorn Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in F Companyn 2nd Bn, Senior Cadets, Queensland. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 47th Battalion Promotion date: 2nd Lieutenant Unit: 47th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Intercity, interstate and international footballer. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll. |
| Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 24), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 144 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Beatrice SCOTT. Native of Ipswich, Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out several daring reconnaissances under heavy fire, and obtained most valuable information. He has at all times set a splended example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Promoted Sergeant, 20 August 1915. Admitted to 15th Stationary Hospital, Mudros, 16 September 1915 (measles); transferred to England, 21 October 1915; admitted to Graylingwell War Hospital, Chichester, 27 October 1915. Placed on Supernumerary List, 26 December 1915. Stoppage of pay (venereal disease), 24-25 February 1916 (1 day). Admitted to Rochester Row Hospital, 26 February 1916; discharged, 31 March 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 35 days. Admitted to Rochester Row, 1 April 1916; discharged, 28 April 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 28 days. Transferred to 47th Bn, 6 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 22 September 1916; taken on strength, 47th Bn, in the field, 3 October 1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 8 February 1917. Awarded Military Cross. Promoted Lieutenant, 11 May 1917. Killed in action, Belgium, 7 June 1917. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCOTT Charles Douglas |