| Regimental number | 9/1925 |
| Place of birth | Australia |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M McLean, 44 George Street, Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Otago Mounted Rifles, D Squadron |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Gunner |
| Final unit | 12th Battery, 3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'On the 25th October, 1917 at Passchendaele, when working on a gun which had been put out of action by enemy fire, the battery was subjected to heavy shelling. Disregarding this, he worked at his gun and succeeded in completing same just in time for barrage work. His cool courage set a splendid example.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Military Medal 'Near Solesmes on October 23rd 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst the Battery was firing a Barrage it was heavily and persistently shelled. The shelling put three of the guns temporarily out of action. Fitter McLean with
great coolness and disregard of personal safety went from one to the other and very quickly got them into action again. It was owing to the skill, coolness, and gallantry of this Fitter that the Battery was able to keep its guns in action and fire the barrage with all six.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 12 |