Charles Scott may have died on Anzac Day. Again, he may not have. His death was only made official after a Court of Enquiry held when the campaign had ended and the Army had become settled enough to begin to enquire after those men posted as missing and not found alive, dead or reported prisoners. The uncertainty around Charles' death is reflected in the discrepancy between his death notice in newspapers and the date on the family gravestone.
Biographical Sketches
Private Charles Edward Scott, 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment (reported missing), is 25 years of age, and is the fourth son of Mr T. W. Scott, Broughton street, Kensington. He was born in Dunedin, and was educated at the Forbury School. He was a cabinet maker by trade, having served his time with Mr H. M. McLauchlan. Latterly he shifted to Winchester, where he joined the Second Reinforcements. He has another brother (Mr T. W. Scott, of Wellington) in the artillery section at the front. -Otago Witness, 23/6/1915.
DEATHS.
FOR KING AND COUNTRY.
SCOTT. — On 26th April, 1915, killed in action at the Dardanelles, Private Charles Edward Scott, 2nd South Canterbury Regiment, fourth beloved son of Mr and Mrs T. W. Scott, 6 Broughton street. Kensington, in. his 26th year. Deeply mourned. He did his duty. -Evening Star, 26/1/1916.
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