SCOTLAND, Robert Charles
| Service Number: | 5873 |
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| Enlisted: | 19 June 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 18th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Petersham, New South Wales, Australia, 1895 |
| Home Town: | Manly, Manly Vale, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Barman |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 9 August 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery XII A 8 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Manly War Memorial NSW |
World War 1 Service
| 19 Jun 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 5873, 18th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 7 Oct 1916: | Involvement Private, 5873, 18th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '12' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
| 7 Oct 1916: | Embarked Private, 5873, 18th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ceramic, Sydney |
WW1
The details provided are taken from the book "Stealth Raiders - a few daring men in 1918" written by Lucas Jordan, published 2017, refer to page 274. Prior to the war he was a barman of Manly NSW. He enlisted 19th June 1916 aged 21 years. He served with 18th Infantry Battalion. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 9th Aug 1918. Rest In Peace Lest We Forget.
Submitted 31 March 2020 by Maxwell HILL
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Husband of Mrs Ruby Scotland, 12 Abattoirs Road, Rozelle, New South Wales
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Military Medal
'This man used his Lewis gun with great skill and daring in the attack on the morning of the 19th instant near MORLANCOURT. he pushed well in advance of the line and brought flanking fire to a party of the enemy who were holding up a neighbouring platoon and thus enabled them to advance. On the previous day he took part in a daylight raid in which 23 prisoners and a machine gun were taken, and showed dash and daring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919
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