| Regimental number | 1880 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Wool storeman |
| Address | 'Loyala', Evans Street, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ruth McLauchlan, 'Haswell', Llewilyn Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray on 22-23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 27), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 122 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alex and Ruth MCLAUCHLAN, 20 LLewellyn Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd/23rd August, 1918. Sergeant McLAUCHLAN, who was in charge of Company Headquarters, displayed great bravery, resource and leadership on the intermediate objective being reached. He went from one end of the line to the other, and was instrumental in getting together the scattered platoons and re-organising them in their proper formation. In the advance to the second objective he kept his men well in hand and led them with great skill, although subjected to very heavy fire. His work in the reorganisation at our final objective was of high order. He did good work, too, in the consolidation. Throughout, this N.C.O., rendered most valuable assistance, and by his marked coolness, determination and disregard of personal danger, he set a very fine example to all ranks and greatly assisted towards the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
