| Regimental number | 5755 |
| Place of birth | Foster Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Manjimup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. E.R. McClure, GPO, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 8th August, 1918, during the attack east of HAMEL, Sergeant McCLURE was N.C.O. in charge of a Section which he led against a nest containing 6 enemy machine guns. By the skilful handling of his Section he succeeded in inflicting casualties to the enemy garrison, capturing the six light machine guns and 25 prisoners. Throughout the operation he set a fine example of bravery to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
