| Regimental number | 25/9 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mornington, Dunedin |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 175 Highgate Street, Roslyn, Dunedin |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 6' 0.5" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Scoular, 175 Highgate Street, Roslyn, Dunedin |
| Previous military service | Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Unattached List (OC No 14 Company, St Kilda Senior Cadets), 28 February 1915; 4th (Otago) Regiment, Territorial Force (1 June 1914 - 27 February 1915); No 24 Company, Senior Cadets, Otago Boys High School (8 January 1913 - 31 May 1914). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham Camp, Upper Hutt |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, The New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period of my command. Lieut. General Sir W. R. Marshall, Commanding in Chief
Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force. Despatch dated 7th February 1919.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For conspicuous good work during the operations around Messines on the 7th and 8th June 1917. Lieut Scoular accompanied the assaulting troops, reporting progress and keeping Battalion Headquarters fully informed as to the progress of the battle. He was indefatigable in his work and throughout the 7th and 8th June displayed marked ability and initiative. When, on the evening of the 7th June 1917, the
Adjutant of the Battalion became a casualty, Lieut Scoular carried out his duties. Lieut Scoular was also largely responsible for the successful assembly of the Battalion prior to the assault.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front, Mesopotamia, Persia Attached to Dunsterforce 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 13 |