| Regimental number | 10551 |
| Place of birth | Moscow Russia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Tresco Estate near Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A McCleland, Cowper Gardens, Dublin, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | No 1 Australian General Hospital |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Squadron |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30474 (14 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an action. He did splendid work under heavy shell and rifle fire in attending to the wounded. Though he was wounded early in the engagement, he remained at duty, showing the greatest fortitude and self sacrifice.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
