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Lance-Corporal D. McLellan M.M. |
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Transcript of Military Medal Citation |
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Brigade |
14 Inf |
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Division |
3 Ind |
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Unit |
2nd Bn. The Black Watch (R.H.R.) |
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Date of Recommendation |
22 Aug 1944 |
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Regtl. No. |
1455567 |
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Rank and Name |
Lance-Corporal David McLELLAN |
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Action for which recommended :- |
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L/C McLellan was a member of a two section patrol which, on 10 Jun 1944 was ordered to carry out an offensive patrol in the valley East of the KYSANLAI PASS. After a brisk engagement with a superior force of enemy, in which the patrol leader was wounded and other casualties caused in our own small force, L/C McLellan with one other man was set the task of arranging the evac of 3 of our casualties, of these, one was blinded and another helpless from a severe leg wound. With complete disregard for his own safety, L/C McLellan got a LMG into action against the enemy follow up and himself carried and dragged the wounded to a temporary place of safety. L/C McLellan kept this up for a period of 5 hours in difficult
and water-logged country until further assistance was forthcoming
and his 3 casualties were carried behind our own lines. L/C
McLellan's great courage and determination was a source of
inspiration to all ranks, and his action without doubt saved 3 men
from falling into enemy hands. |
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Recommended By |
Lt-Colonel G.G. Green Cmdg. 2nd Bn The Black Watch (R.H.R.) |
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Honour or Reward |
M. M. |
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Signed By |
W. Lentaigne, Major General Comd. Special Force |
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(London Gazette 4 January 1945) |
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