| Regimental number | 1885 |
| Place of birth | Elsmore New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Elsmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen McLennan, Elsmore via Inverell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. With only two men Sergeant McLENNAN rushed an active enemy post of the western edge of ACCROCHE WOOD and succeeded in the capture of 2 machine guns and 20 prisoners. He successfully led his party through the WOOD despite the dense fog, and displayed great courage and initiative throughout the advance. He rendered valuable assistance in the reorganisation of his Company and in the consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Port Macquarie Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
