| Regimental number | 143 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James McLachlan, Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 86th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked from Fremantle, 6 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 21 June 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 November 1916. Admitted to hospital, 15 December 1916 (bronchitis); discharged to duty, 18 December 1916. Admitted to hospital, 13 April 1917 (tonsillitis); discharged to Divisional Rest Camp, 25 April 1917. Wounded in action, 8 June 1917 (gassed); admitted to 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to No. 11 Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 9 June 1917; to Convalescent Depot, 26 June 1917. Found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline in that he insisted on smoking on parade while orders were being read after being warned by the CSM not to do so, 3 September 1917: awarded forfeiture of 2 days' pay. Rejoined Bn in the field, 8 September 1917. Awarded the Military Medal in the field, 28 January 1918. Promotions: Lance Corporal, 21 September 1917; Temporary Corporal, 7 October 1917; confirmed in rank of Corporal, 8 October 1918; Temporary Sergeant, 10 October 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 28 April 1919; commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Windhuk', 19 October 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 7 August 1919; discharged, 22 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as W27692: enlisted 30 April 1941; served in 5th and 10th Garrison Bns; discharged as Lance Sergeant, Australian Cinema Unit, 12 March 1947. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
