| Regimental number | 3/796 |
| Occupation | Student |
| Next of kin | Father, W D McClure, High Street, Dannevirke |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 13th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 16 November 1916. | |
| Medals |
Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men during an attack and consolidated the captured position, under heavy fire, with conspicuous
gallantry. During the counter attack, by skilled leadership, he was the means of capturing many prisoners and preventing the enemy from obtaining a footing in our line. He set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great dash and gallantry under heavy machine gun fire, and was wounded in an attempt to get through the enemy?s wire. His cheerfulness and coolness did much to encourage his men under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details | Ex HS Maheno |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 25 |