Born on 23 July 1897 in Dumburton, Scotland - son of Alexander McLean, Mount Dennis, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as checker; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.25 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 775132) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 7 September 1918: "For gallantry as a Battalion runner during Scarpe Operations, Sept 1st and 2nd 1918."
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
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