Regimental number | 39 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Goree Station, Widgiewa Siding, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, R C Scott, Goree Station, Widgiewa Siding, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 2 Squadron, C Flight |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: FLY Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: FLY Sqn 4 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After carrying out a bombing attack, he observed an enemy plane, into which he fired eighty rounds. The hostile plane turned on its back and crashed to earch. Four days previous to this he had destroyed an enemy two seater machine, and had sent down out of control a hostile scout. In addition to these, he has destroyed another hostile two seater machine. He has displayed marked courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |