John Douglas SCOTT

Regimental number63426
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elsie Scott, Tisbury
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 32nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 95 Willochra on 22 November 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unitWellington Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. Near Hebuterne on the 20th, 21st and 22nd July 1918 this man displayed a great degree of courage and initiative in reconnoitring enemy positions and leading forward patrols, both by day and night. His work was of the greatest value and he showed absolute contempt for danger. His example was a great encouragement to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 November 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 28

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