| Regimental number | 387 |
| Place of birth | Wallaroo South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bagot Street, Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J McLean, Bagot Street, Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry in action, also great skill and daring in scout duty.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Played a mouth-organ during advance over No Man's Land. Attacked party of 1 Officer and 8 men with bombs, killed the Officer, wounded and took the remainder as prisoners. Later he performed Scout duty with great skill and daring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
