Regimental number | 2368 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Student |
Address | 'Gartfern', North Road, Abbotsford, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert McLean, 'Gartfern', North Road, Abbotsford, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 34th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great coolness and initiative during a hostile raid on our trenches. He succeeded in driving off the enemy and inflicting casualties. Throughout he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |