Lieutenant-Colonel C.A. Scott
Winnipeg Light Infantry

Maj. Scott is a smart, alert offr, who seems to have considerable ability and who has a orderly, logical mind. He has had a long record of efficient service both on staff and in Regt duty in Canada … It is recommended that he continue in employment as long as he is desired or until he is replaced by a battle casualty.

(Officer Survey and Classification Board report, 1 Mar 1945)

Born in Ottawa on 30 April 1903, Cuthbert Aiden Scott was a lawyer and member of Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa since 1925. Promoted to major in 1936, he volunteered with the unit when it mobilized as a machine gun battalion in July 1940. Following later administrative duties with National Defence Headquarters, Scott was appointed second-in-command of the Lanark and Renfrew Regiment in May 1942.

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