| Regimental number | 3150 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Wickerworker |
| Address | 110 Quarry Street, Ultimo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Lean, 110 Quarry Street, Ultimo, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 25th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Set a splendid example of coolness and bravery to his men at Strazeele on the night of 16-17 April 1918.' Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on 5th May 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a time when identification was urgently required Corporal Lean who was on outpost duty, entered the enemy outpost line in broad daylight and captured a prisoner, with whom he returned to his post. He went out again immediately afterwards with three other men, and rushed a neighbouring enemy post, killing one man and taking the three other prisoners; he brought them back to our lines. This took place in full view of the whole battalion and the example of Corporal Lean's courage and resource had a marked effect on all who witnessed it.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
