Regimental number | 329 |
Place of birth | Gayndah Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Bell via Dalby, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 39 |
Next of kin | Brother, Donald McLean, Bell via Dalby, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal, mid Refers 3-9 August 1918. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917) |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He did fine patrol work in face of the enemy. He took command of his troop when the troop leader was wounded, and handled it with great skill. He was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |