| Regimental number | 6881A |
| Place of birth | St Andrews, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. E. Scott, 107 New Street, Brighton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in 7th Black Watch, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 20th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6881 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Place of burial | Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row G, Grave 7), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 103 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCOTT William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
