| Regimental number | 3665 |
| Other Names | McLEARY |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer, P.M.G. Dept. |
| Address | 193 Wattletree Road, Malvern |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McLeery. Same address |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 2, Headquarters, Section 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1725 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal (immediate) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and conspicuous conduct during the enemy attack in the vicinity of LAVIEVILLE South West of Albert 5th April 1918. During the engagement this N.C.O. patrolled and repaired telephone lines continuously under an extremely heavy barrage thereby retaining communication between Group and Batteries at a time when artillery support was most essential. The above work was carried out without regard to personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the operations of 18th September 1918 near Le Verquier, 2/Corp. McCleery laid and maintained lines during a most critical period. On two occasions he had the linesman with him wounded, but he carried on and completed his task without assistance before returning to the Brigade forward station. His untiring energy and bravery under enemy shell and machine gun fire inspired the men under him, and it was largely due to his splendid efforts and example that telephonic communication was maintained, between the 12th A.I. Brigade Headquarters and its Battalions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
