'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: 1 June 1917

'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: 6 April 1918

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 14 November 1915
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: 1 June 1917 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: 6 April 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth