Alexander John McLEAN

Regimental number8/3337
Address702 Outram Road, Hastings
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, A sen McLean, Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'On 10th June 1918, N.E. of Sailly au Bois he pushed forward his wagons through a heavy high explosive barrage and delivered the urgent material at its destination. A concentration was directed by the enemy on the locality but he personally off loaded the waggons. He showed daring leadership, coolness and initiative.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 7 October 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth