| Regimental number | 8/3129 |
| Address | 16 Driver Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah C Scott, 16 Driver Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'This Officer was in command of the right company of the Battalion during the attack on the Grid Trench, on 1st October. His company did magnificent work and
Lieutenant Scott had himself reconnoitred the ground during the previous days and nights. They advanced under heavy machine gun fire and attained their
objective. Two officers were killed and the others including Lieut Scott were wounded. Out of 108 other ranks, 69 were casualties. Lieut Scott is an excellent officer, and distinguished himself at Armentieres under heavy shell fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a difficult reconnaissance in broad daylight in order to report upon the position of detached posts, and obtained very valuable information. He continually showed ability and
courage under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth |