The AIF Project

'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: "13 August 1918

'Work near Bray-sur-Somme on 22-23 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 9 September 1918"

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations of 22-23 August, 1918, north of Bray-sur-Somme. He maintained the direction and formation of his company despite a thick mist. When a gap occurred between two companies in the assault, he immediately took a party forward, restoring touch between them. With a runner he rushed and captured a machine gun and crew.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Sergeant McLEAN acted as Company Sergeant Major. On entering ACCROCHE WOOD his Company Commander became a casualty. This N.C.O. immediately took charge of Company Headquarters, and gathering small parties who had lost direction owing to the dense fog, he led his men forward and captured four machine guns, a mineserfer and a total of 2 Officers and 60 other ranks prisoners. He did especially good work in reorganising his Company at the final objective and in the consolidation of our line of resistance. Throughout the operation he displayed endurance, courage and leadership and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919