| Regimental number | 752 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Cooma, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station manager |
| Address | Blarimore Station, Boggabri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Elizabeth Betty Blackwood, Maneera, Turramurra, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 12th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 12th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal BEERSHEBA 31 October 1917. Gallantry and devotion to duty for the final assault on Beersheba. He set such a splendid example to the men by his bravery & cool daring that he rendered most valuable assistance to his troop officer in capturing prisoners and guns and helping to consolidate the position after it was won. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine, Syria Embarked Sydney, 25 June 1915; disembarked Alexandria, 23 July 1915. Embarked Alexandria for Gallipoli, 25 August 1915; absorbed into 1st Light Horse Regiment, 29 August 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 29 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Absorbed into 12th Light Horse Regiment, 22 February 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 15 June 1916; promoted Corporal, 13 December 1916; Temporary Sergeant, 12 March 1917. Wounded in action, Asieferiyeh, 19 April 1917 (gun shot wound, left shoulder), and reverted to Corporal; admitted to 14th Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 23 April 1917. Admitted to Rest Camp, Port Said, 24 September 1917; rejoined unit, 4 October 1917. Awarded Military Medal, 3 november 1917. Detached to Imperial School of Instruction, Zeitoun, 14 December 1917. Appointed Temporary Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant, 2 December 1917; reverted to Sergeant, 14 December 1917. Appointed Cadet, 17 December 1917. Having qualified for a commission appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 9 March 1918. Taken on strength, 12th Light Horse Regiment, 6 April 1918. Admitted to Nasrich Hospital, 6 June 1918 (not yet diagnosed); transferred to 31st General Hospital, Abbassia, 7 June 1918; to 19th General Hospital, Alexandria, 23 June 1918 (malaria); discharged to Command Depot, Mustapha, 12 July 1918; rejoined 12th Light Horse Regiment, 20 July 1918. Promoted Lieutenant, 11 June 1918. Admitted to 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, 27 September 1918 (malaria); discharged, and rejoined unit, 3 October 1918. Report by CO, 12th Light Horse Regiment, 7 February 1919: 'An energetic and reliable officer always interested in the welfare and comfort of his men. He has always been regarded both in the Regiment and by his Squadron leader as one of the safest men for any job requiring resource and bold leadership, has a sound knowledge and a fair capacity for imparting same. I would recommend his promotion, he has no knowledge of languages, is physically fit.' Admitted to 21st General Hospital, Alexandria, 24 March 1919 (malaria); transferred to 14th Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 14 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Leicestershire', 15 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 21 June 1919, for onward travel by rail to Sydney; discharged, 21 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS Arthur Talbot Scott |
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