| Regimental number | 3878 |
| Place of birth | Yan Yean Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Meredith, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, N McLachlan, Meredith, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Skilful leadership of Platoon resulting in the capture of an enemy strong-point at Glencorse Wood near Ypres on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Rosieres Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row B, Grave No. 15), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 47 |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great dash and determination against an enemy strong point which was holding up the platoon on his left. He engaged it from the flank, and captured it with 22 prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
