| Regimental number | 9611 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Gas employee |
| Address | 247 Darling Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward John McLaren, 247 Darling Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in 6th Company, Australian Army Medical Corps, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 4, Field Ambulance 5, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'At about 5 a.m. on 4th July 1918 near HAMEL, EAST of CORBIE Pte. McLAREN whilst in charge of a squad of bearers displayed courage and resource of a very high order. He led his squad through a heavily shelled position with the greatest coolness and worked throughout the battle with great determination and energy when his strength had become exhausted. He was conspicuous among the squad leaders in courage and initiative.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 27 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 19 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McLAREN Roy Ellerslie |