Place of birth | Dandenong Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Toorak, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A T McLean, 36 Mathoura Road, Toorak, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy enemy attack. Under heavy fire he personally conducted bearer squads, organized the forward work of evacuation, and exerted himself to the utmost in saving wounded. His fine example served to keep the men under him working at high pressure, and insured the complete evacuation of the positions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'On 31st August 1918, near Clery, the battery was heavily shelled, two men being killed and two badly injured. He immediately went to the battery and commenced dressing one man who could not be moved. He continued his work until one shell burst close to him, wounding him severely in the arm and mortally wounding the stretcher bearer who was assisting him. He showed marked courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |