La Scott
Fellow officer
Mentioned: 1916–1918
Comrades in the field A recurring companion under a consistent nickname, first introduced in quotes as "'La' Scott" on April 14, 1916 (met at the 8th Co'y), then recurring bare as "La Scott" over tea at Chateau La Haie on July 7, 1917, hosting an A.E.F. sapper for instruction on March 12, 1918, and in for lunch on April 23, 1918. Kept distinct from the "scott" catch-all's other identities (Canon/Padre Scott (the historical chaplain Frederick George Scott) and the unrelated 1916 sports-and-illness companion), by his consistent, quoted nickname and the pattern of being visited at a different post rather than appearing within the diarist's own daily circle.
Appears in the diary · 4 entries
1916
- 14 April 1916… re in direct touch with H.Q. They are a good crowd anyway. - No work for me yet. - Called on 8th Co’y and saw “La” Scott. - Spent the evening with Pete Alex & Chafley playing “Sevens upwards”. Will have to buil …
1917
- 7 July 1917… writing done. – Dunc Dewar & McCuaig were visitors to the yard. – Went over to Chateau La Haie & had tea with La Scott. – Saw the 116th lick the 43rd & that's all. – Just killed a skeeter. – Proofs from Lafay …
1918
- 12 March 1918And still. Done so little to-day that I’m all tired out to-night. La Scott was around this morning with an A.E.F. sapper; up for instruction. Heavy firing to-night. …
- 23 April 1918… raided the hun lines at seven points on the Corps front yesterday. – Only a few prisoners & a couple of M.G.s La Scott was in to lunch.