| Regimental number | 798 |
| Place of birth | Meningie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Meningie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Scott, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT A.68 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 1 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 20 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 5, Grave No. East 11), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCOTT James Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
