Lieutenant Stephen William Scott

1. Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1918-09-14 to 1918-10-01
2. Lieutenant (Army). 1918-08-05 to 1918-09-14
3. Sergeant (Army). 1918-02-05 to 1918-08-05
4. Sergeant, 3rd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-11-09 to 1918-02-05
5. Corporal, 3rd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-08-20 to 1917-11-09
6. Corporal, 3rd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-07-01 to 1917-08-20
7. Private, 3rd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1916-11-28 to 1917-07-01
8. Corporal, 124th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1916-10-18 to 1916-11-27
9. Sergeant (Army). 1916-08-21 to 1916-10-18
10. Private (Army). 1916-01-29 to 1916-08-21

Wounded May 3, 1917 at Arleux-en-Gohelle, KIA at Abancourt

Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List
Date of award: 1917-01-04
Source: London Gazette No. 29890, pg. 260

Military Medal
Description:

For great courage and determination, on Aug. 18th to 22nd, 1917. After all senior N.C.O.s had become casualties, L/Cpl. SCOTT took charge of his platoon. He was wounded on the night of Aug. 18th, but realizing that he was the only N.C.O. left in the Platoon, refused to leave the line and stayed with his men until relieved four days later. His splendid example was a great inspiration to his men and his cheerfulness, even when very fatigued, helped everyone around him to carry on.

Son of Stephen Smith Scott and Susan Jane 'Jennie' Scott (nee Baxter); older brother of George Ewart Scott (Service No. 2010255)

129th Battalion Nominal Roll