Lieut.Adj.
Frank
John
Scott
Born in Daly, South Australia, Australia
Son of James Scott
and Felicia Rosina (Saint) Scott
Brother of
Emra Felicia Rosina (Saint) Scott, Bertha Margaret (Scott) Beard, Cleve James Scott M.C, Alex Edwin Scott and Jock Horace Scott
Died
at about age 23
in France
Profile last modified
| Created 17 Mar 2023
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Biography
Frank Scott was born in the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)
Frank Scott is an Anzac who served in World War One.
Lieutenant Frank Scott served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 22 Aug 1914
Unit(s): 10th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 08 Oct 1917
Service started: 22 Aug 1914
Unit(s): 10th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 08 Oct 1917
Lieutenant Frank Scott was Killed in Action 8 October 1917 during World War I.
Frank Scott was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.
Frank John Scott was born in Port Broughton, South Australia. [1] He attended the Gawler Public School, South Australia. [1] Frank John Scott served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1 and attained the rank of Lieutenant. His enlistment date was 22 Aug 1914. His next of kin on enlistment was: Father, James Scott, Church Hill, Gawler, South Australia. When he enlisted, his address was Morphettville, South Australia His occupation when he enlisted was Porter. His unit was: 10th Battalion, G Company. His Regimental Number was: 278. Killed in Action 8 October 1917, Belgium. [1] He was buried at No known grave. [1]
1917 'Family Notices', The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922), 25 October, p. 3. (5 O'CLOCK EDITION. SPORTS NUMBER.), viewed 17 Mar 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209773017 SCOTT.—Reported killed in France, October 8, Frank John (lieutenant Adj., 10th Battalion), eldest fondly loved son of James and Felicia R. Scott, of Gawler, aged 22 years 10 months, leaving. 8 sisters and 3 brothers (including Corporal Cleve J. Scott) to miss him.—Duty done. Thy Will be done. His own written words, "All's well in God's good keeping." Loved by all. DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Frank John Scott for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 278; Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 10th Battalion, G Company; Enlistment Date: 22 Aug 1914; Killed in Action 8 October 1917 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 1 Apr 2024
- BIRTH South Australia Births,Deaths, and Marriages SCOTT Frank John M James SCOTT Daly 555/3 1894
- MILITARY SERVICE National Archives of Australia Scott Frank John : SERN LIEUT : POB Port Broughton SA : POE Morphettville SA : NOK F Scott James.
- Frank John Scott (Virtual War Memorial Australia, https://vwma.org.au : accessed 10 Apr 2024)
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