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William Ernest McLEAN

Regimental number2760
Date of birth14 March 1900
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressPolice Depot, St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinGuardian, Mrs Nellie Smith, Police Depot, St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date14 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Also served in World War II in the Royal Australian Navy. Died on the HMAS 'Sydney' when it was sunk.
Date of death19 November 1941
Age at death41

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