Alexander McLELLAN

Regimental number65077
OccupationFisherman
Next of kinMother, Mrs T McLellan, Hillgrove
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 33rd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 99 Athenic on 31 December 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at Briastre on 12th October 1918. This man on account of casualties, was left in command of his section, and displayed fine powers of leadership. He advanced to his objective and with two men only of his section left, commenced the works of consolidation. He stoutly resisted several minor attacks and held on until reinforced.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 76, p. 8

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