| Regimental number | 458 |
| Place of birth | South Australia |
| Place of birth | Binnum, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 398 Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ida Scott, 398 Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Reserve. "of Officers" (Serving) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Fanny SCOTT |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tofua', 13 March 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 14 June 1918; discharged 25 July 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCOTT James Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
