| Regimental number | 459 |
| Place of birth | Yea Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Spring Hill, Kyneton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, McCann, Berwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Dispatches Recommendation date: Distinguished Flying Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
DFC 'A keen and gallant officer, who has rendered conspicuous service during recent operations in attacking hostile troops on the ground. On 19th October, he, in company with his pilot, Captain Smith, performed a very gallant act. They engaged a hostile two seater many miles over the enemy lines and drove it down; it appeared to land intact, but the occupants were forced to abandon it owing to machine gun fire. Lieutenant McCann and Captain Smith thereupon landed, and, keeping the enemy officers covered by machine guns, set light to their machine, completely destroying it.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
