| Regimental number | 179 |
| Place of birth | Broken Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Murwillumbah, Tweed River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Maud McLaren, King Street, Murwillumbah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Train |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st September, 1918, during operations North of PERONNE, Driver McLAREN was in charge of a pack mule carrying a hot meal to one of the front line Companies. He was forced to travel by a different route to the remainder of the pack drivers, and carried out his task under the most adverse conditions. His route lay across a plateau in full view of the enemy and swept by enemy Machine Gun, and a continual target for searching fire from enemy Artillery. He displayed great courage and tenacity of purpose in completing this task, and his devotion to duty and his coolness whilst waiting the return of the dixies was an example of soldierly spirit of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
