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James Williamson Stewart SCOTT

Regimental number2227
Place of birthBordertown, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCook
AddressPercy Street, Nailsworth, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.2
Height5' 8.25"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Katherine Scott, Percy Street, Nailsworth, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 June 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2227
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Discharge date5 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 28 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 5 June 1919.

War service: 4 years 4 days (of which 3 years 205 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 January 1948
Age at death64
Place of burialLoxton Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SCOTT James Williamson Stewart

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