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.[1] 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 |