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Edward John SCOTT

Regimental number602
Place of birthHexham Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressChilders, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMrs E Rigby, South Eckerine, Victoria
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Brigade Machine Gun Company
Medals

Military Medal

'Before LE BARQUE, from 24th to 27th February, 1917, Sgt. SCOTT accompanied his officer (Lieut. BETHUNE) on several reconnaissances in NO MAN'S LAND by daylight, and brought back news that the enemy's line was evacuated. He showed an utter disregard of danger in seeking and obtaining the information which he brought in, and which proved so useful. Furthermore, his reconnaissances were voluntary. He handled his two guns with skill and determination, keeping them always up with the front line, and his cheerful demeanour and bravery inspired his sub-section with great confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of his battery while it was firing a barrage. As the advance progressed he went forward, though slightly wounded, reconnoitred new positions, and changed his battery positions very rapidly with the loss of a man.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

Other detailsMedals: Militry Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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