| Regimental number | 1205 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rosewood, Black Mountain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W McLean, Black Mountain, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work at Le Touquet on 8-9 May 1917.' Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Work near Bouchevesnes on 31 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Road Wood, 31st August 1918. He led his platoon through the wood, rushing a machine gun, killing one man and capturing the gun and five men. On clearing the wood, he came under fire from a battery over open sights, but, under cover of Lewis gun fire, rushed the guns and captured two of them. With his platoon, he captured altogether twelve machine guns and a large number of prisoners, which shows the high standard of his leading.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
