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McCLELLAND Charles Harold

12/13, Major, 2nd Battalion, Auckland Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 2 December 1918, p14215

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battalion commander became a casualty, he assumed command and handled his men with remarkable coolness and skill.  At the commencement he was shot in the arm and leg, but refusing to leave his command even to have his wounds dressed, until the battalion was relieved three days later.  This example of unfailing courage and endurance inspired all under his command during a very trying time.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 31 December 1918, p15231

Mentioned in Sir D. Haig's despatch dated 8 November 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

      Mention in Despatches

NOTES

Born 15 August 1894, Wellington, New zealand

Died