| Regimental number | 405 |
| Place of birth | Glanville South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Address | Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J F McCann, Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross *'Splendid work at Gallipoli, Fleurbaix and conspicuous bravery at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company in the attack, bombing the enemy back, and in spite of heavy casualties, pressed forward until severely wounded by a bomb.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Lihons on 10th August, 1918. After the attack had failed at Crepey Wood, he successfully captured the position with his company in face of very heavy fire; and, when the enemy in greatly superior numbers, counter attacked, he held them off, personally killing many of the enemy and exposing himself freely until reinforcements enabled him to dirve off the enemy and re-establish his original line. His courage and fine leadership prevented an important position falling into the hands of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during an attack. He led one of the attacking companies with great dash, and helped very materially in the success of the operation. Wherever the situation was most critical he was to be found directing and encouraging his men, and his fine example inspired all under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
