Maclellan, John Donald (Maclelland)

Personal Details

SurnameMaclellan
First nameJohn
Middle nameDonald
Other namesMaclelland
Date of birth14/12/1894
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld

Details

[Ref:1895/000028]
Son of John Donald Maclellan, coach-driver & Catherine Ann Collins m. 10 Mar 1887

Brother of –
Catherine Ann d. 16 Apr 1890
Ida b. 15 Jan 1892
Alexander Simon b. 19 Dec 1896
Margaret b. 10 Jun 1899
Ivy May b. 29 Mar 1904

School Records

Muttaburra State School
Start Date1900
PositionStudent

War Records

Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service number4664
Date of enlistment26/05/1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Qld
Date of discharge30/01/1918
Posting at discharge48th Battalion
RankPrivate
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.awm.gov.au/database

Notes

Surname on Nominal Roll is spelt 'Mclelland' as he signed all war documents this way.
John was a 22 year old stockman when he enlisted in the 16 Infantry Battalion - 7 to 17 Reinforcements (June 1915 - April 1916)
Ship Name: HMAT Miltiades
Ship Number: A28
Date of Embarkation: 12/02/1916
Place of Embarkation: Fremantle