| Regimental number | 14 |
| Place of birth | Beith Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Address | 5 Mackay Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Maud McLachlan, 17 Victoria Street, Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant (Drummer) |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | SGT Drummer |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Band Sergeant McLACHLAN has conducted the band and trained its members since the inception of the 37th Battalion. He has displayed ability and assiduity in his duties. As Non Commissioned Officer in charge of Stretcher Bearers and Carrying Parties he has displayed qualities of leadership and marked bravery under fire. He has ....... the members of the Battalion that they must help the fighting men of the Battalion in every way possible and this spirit they live up to in innumerable ways.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
