Regimental number | 3166 |
Place of birth | Maitland New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Parkside, Llewellyn Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, G J McLean, Parkside, Llewellyn Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack by our troops he took forward two guns and successfully established them in the captured line, thereby giving most valuable assistance to the infantry when it was much n eeded at a critical moment. He has frequently been called on to perform the duties of an officer, which he has carried out with courage, initiative, and resource, inspiring the greatest confidence, in those under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |