Robert SCOTT

Regimental number2750
Place of birthMelton, Victoria
SchoolWellington Square State School, Launceston, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressWellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Mr Scott, Wellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date22 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 21 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 12 October 1916
Place of death or woundingNear Ypres, Belgium
Age at death23
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialRidge Wood Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row Z, Grave No. 8), Voormezeele, Belgium
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
144
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Robert and Lila SCOTT, Wellington and Frederick Streets, Launceston, Tasmania. Native of Maldon, Victoria