J. Fred Scott
James Frederick Scott, OBE, ED, QC (commonly known as J. Fred Scott) was a Canadian military officer who served in the First World War, and commanded The Calgary Highlanders at the start of the Second World War. Colonel Scott was admitted to the Order of the British Empire for his work founding battle drill training in the Canadian Army.
J. Fred Scott | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | James Frederick Scott 3 July 1892 Meaford, Ontario |
| Died | 13 February 1982 (aged 89) Calgary, Canada |
| Civilian awards | Queen's Privy Council for Canada |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Canadian Expeditionary Force Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 21st Alberta Hussars 89th Battalion (Alberta), CEF 9th Battalion, CEF 50th Battalion (Calgary), CEF 15th Canadian Light Horse |
| Commands | 15th Alberta Light Horse 1st Battalion The Calgary Highlanders, Canadian Army Battle Drill School (Vernon, BC) |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Military awards | Order of the British Empire, Efficiency Decoration |
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