| Regimental number | 6882A |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer's assistance and benchman |
| Address | Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.9 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F.F. Scott, 11 Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets, 60th Infantry. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| 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 | 6882 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigen Luise', 18 December 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 4 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 5 March 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SCOTT James Melrose |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
