Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Henry Scott

Service number SX10309 387001, SX10309
Ranks Held Captain, Lieutenant Colonel
Birth Date 16/09/1907
Birth Place Australia: New South Wales, Broken Hill
Death Date 14/05/1979
Final Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Service Australian Army
Units
  • 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion
  • 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion
Place Broken Hill
Conflict/Operation Second World War, 1939-1945

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    KAIRI, QLD. 1943-07-31. COMPETITIONS IN "SKILL AT ARMS" BETWEEN UNITS AND PERSONNEL OF THE 24TH ...

    KAIRI, QLD. 1943-07-31. 2/32ND BATTALION, 24TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, LED BY SX10309 ...

    KAIRI, QLD. 1943-07-31. SX9479 CAPTAIN J. H. WILTON MC LEADS THE 24TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...

    TRINITY BEACH, QLD. 1944-07-23. MEMBERS OF THE SYNDICATES ATTENDING THE STAFF AND COMMAND COURSE ...

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Date of death 14/05/1979
Date of birth 16/09/1907
Citations 2 'For distinguished service during the Lae-Finschhafen campaigns.
Citations 3 Lt/Col SCOTT as CO of 2/32 Aust Inf Bn, commanded the battalion during the Lae-Finschhafen operations, displayed marked ability and determined leadership. His efficient handling of his command led to the destruction of large numbers of the enemy in several successful operations. He continually operated with his most forward troops, thus enabling the rapid utilisation of information gained by reconnaissance. his conduct was a source of inspiration to the men under his command.'
Career summary 23 *** Post War Service ***
WW2 Service 3 New Guinea
WW2 Service 2 El Alamein
WW2 Service 1 Benghazi
Date of birth 16/09/1907
Interwar Service 1 01/07/1925 private 27th battalion
Interwar Service 2 03/09/1925 CPlatoon
Date and unit at enlinstment (ORs) 01/07/1925
Interwar Service 3 23/02/1926 SGT
Interwar Service 4 22/09/1926 CQMilitary Secretary
Interwar Service 5 01/02/1928 warrant officerII
Date commissioned 14/07/1932
Interwar Service 6 14/07/1932 lieutenant
Interwar Service 7 11/11/1937 captain
Career summary 1 03/09/1939 full time duty 27th battalion
Career summary 3 17/12/1940 arrived Middle East
Career summary 2 01/09/1940 seconded 2/48th battalion
Career summary 4 02/09/1941 major
Career summary 8 1942-11-24 - 1942-12-10 medical (scabies)
Career summary 5 31/03/1942 Mention in Despatches
Career summary 6 07/11/1942 temporary lieutenant colonel, commanding officer 2/32nd battalion
Career summary 7 1942-10-16 - 1942-11-08 course Middle East Tactical School #5 senior offi
Appointment 1942-11-07 - 1945-12-04 Battalion: 2/32nd; Rank on appointment: temporary lieutenant colonel; Appointed from: major 2/48th battalion ; Reason for end of appointment: acting command: 24th Brigade
Career summary 9 18/02/1943 Returned to Australia (Freemantle)
Career summary 12 14/09/1943 wounded in action (remained on duty)
Career summary 13 1943-09-22 - 1943-11-17 medical (dermiti
Career summary 11 10/08/1943 arrived Milne Bay
Career summary 10 07/01/1943 SPECIAL DUTY 1
Career summary 14 07/02/1944 Returned to Australia (Townsville )
Career summary 16 03/05/1945 arrived Morotai
Career summary 15 14/03/1945 Companion of the Distinguished Service Order
Career summary 21 29/12/1945 Returned to Australia (medevac) (Syd)
Career summary 20 1945-12-11 - 1946-04-05 medical (surfeet coronary artery disease)
Career summary 19 04/12/1945 relinquished command 2/32nd battalion
Career summary 18 1945-09-29 - 1945-12-11 attached Headquarters 24th Bri
Career summary 17 c 1945-06-10 arrived Labuan
Career summary 22 01/05/1946 Reserve of Officers
Date of death 14/05/1979

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