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| − | + | | dateofbirth = not known 1896 | |
| − | + | | placeofbirth = Ballarat, Victoria | |
| − | + | | death = 25 Aug 1967, aged 71 | |
| − | + | | placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | |
| − | | caption | + | | enlistmentage = 19 years, 8 months |
| − | | | + | | description = 5'11" (1.80m) tall; weight 139 lbs (63kg); dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair. |
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| − | + | | weight = 139 lbs | |
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| − | + | | occupation = Mill hand | |
| − | + | | religion = Methodist | |
| − | + | | address = Jarrahdale, Western Australia | |
| − | + | | relation = Father | |
| − | + | | nextofkin = Mr James McLachlan | |
| − | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1951868 143] | |
| − | | | + | | enlistmentdate = 12 Jan 1916 |
| − | + | | rank = Lance Sergeant | |
| − | | | + | | unit = 44th Battalion, A Company / 11th Brigade, 3rd Division |
| − | + | | embarkationdatefrom = 6 Jun 1916 | |
| − | + | | embarkationdateto = 21 Jul 1916 | |
| − | + | | shipembarked = [[HMAT A29 Suevic]] | |
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| − | + | | dateofreturnfrom = 19 Jun 1919 | |
| − | | | + | | dateofreturnto = 7 Aug 1919 |
| − | + | | shipreturned = [[SS Windhuk]] | |
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| − | + | | fate1 = Wounded in Action 8 Jun 1917 (gassed) at Messines | |
| − | | | + | | fate2 = Returned to Australia |
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| − | | | + | | monument1 = [[Jarrahdale Honour Roll]] |
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| + | | medal1 = [[Military Medal]] | ||
| + | | medal2 = [[British War Medal]] | ||
| + | | medal3 = [[Victory Medal]] | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Soon after entering camp, Bill was allocated to the [[44th Battalion]]'s 'A' Company and travelled with them to England aboard [[HMAT A29 Suevic]], disembarking in England on 21 Jul 1916. On 25 Nov 1916 he proceeded overseas from England to France, and soon after required a spell in hospital with bronchitis from 15 - 18 Dec 1916. Also in hospital from 13 - 28 Apr 1917 this time with tonsillitis, before being wounded in action on 8 Jun 1917. | |
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| − | On 25 Nov 1916 he proceeded overseas from England to France, and soon after required a spell in hospital with bronchitis from 15 - 18 Dec 1916. Also in hospital from 13 - 28 Apr 1917 this time with tonsillitis, before being wounded in action on 8 Jun 1917 | ||
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| − | + | Bill was one of many who were put out of action by the German use of gas shells, and it would appear to have happened as the battalion which had been held in reserve moved forward to secure the enemy trenches between the Douve River and 'Huns Wald' on Messine Ridge. While casualties were light in achieving the target, they later sustained a great many casualties (300+) holding on to their gains, primarily from both enemy and friendly artillery fire. Treated first by the [[9th Field Ambulance]], he was passed to the [[1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station]] before entering the 11th Stationary Hospital in Rouen on 9 Jun 1917. 10 days later he was released to the 2nd Convalescent Depot, and a week later he was shifted to the 11th Convalescent Depot. | |
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| − | + | Bill was able to rejoin the 44th Battalion on 8 Sep 1917, but along the way ran foul of Military Law. On 4 Sep 1917 he was charged with 'Crime - At Rouelles on 3 Sep 1917, when on active service, conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he insisted on smoking on parade while orders were being read, after being duly warned by the Company Sergeant Major not to do so.' For this he forfeited 2 days pay. Back with his unit, on 21 Sep 1917 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 7 Oct 1917 he was promoted Temporary Corporal until 9 Dec 1917 when a permanent Corporal rejoined the unit. In the A.I.F. Routine Orders List 292 published on 28 Jan 1918, Bill was awarded a Military Medal. | |
| − | + | He acted as Corporal again from 1 Apr 1918 till 29 May 1918, and yet again from 16 Jul 1918, this time his rank was confirmed on 8 Oct 1918. Two days later he was promoted Temporary Sergeant. He was granted leave to England between 1 Jan 1919 and 16 Jan 1919, and in April he returned to England to begin the homeward journey. He boarded [[SS Windhuk]] on 19 Jun 1919 and disembarked in Fremantle on 7 Aug 1919. Bill was discharged by the 5th Military District on 22 Sep 1919. | |
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==Award Comment== | ==Award Comment== | ||
| − | In January 1918 William was awarded the Military Medal (AWM site does not include recommendation or citation) <ref> London | + | In January 1918 William was awarded the Military Medal (AWM site does not include recommendation or citation) <ref> London Gazette 28 Jan 1918 page 1403 position 143</ref><ref>Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 27 Jun 1918 page 1390 position 162</ref> |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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William also served during WW2 as W27692 from 30 Apr 1941 until 12 Mar 1947. Served with 5th and 10th Garrison Battalions before transferring to the Australia Cinema Unit. | William also served during WW2 as W27692 from 30 Apr 1941 until 12 Mar 1947. Served with 5th and 10th Garrison Battalions before transferring to the Australia Cinema Unit. | ||
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| + | Local press published Casualty Lists <ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92831485 |title=AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION |newspaper=[[Kalgoorlie Miner]] |volume=23, |issue=5770 |location=Western Australia |date=11 July 1917 |accessdate=12 October 2017 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref>, but also individual references; | ||
| + | Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mclachlan, of Jarrahdale and 24 Galwey-street, Leederville, have been notified that their son, Private William Moffat McLachlan, has been wounded <ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27303934 |title=WAR CASUALTIES. |newspaper=[[The West Australian]] |volume=XXXIII, |issue=4,758 |location=Western Australia |date=3 July 1917 |accessdate=12 October 2017 |page=5 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> | ||
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[[Category:1917 WIA]] | [[Category:1917 WIA]] | ||
[[Category:Returned to Australia]] | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | not known 1896 |
| Place of Birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Death | 25 Aug 1967, aged 71 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'11" (1.80m) tall ; 139 lbs 63.049 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr James McLachlan |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 143 |
| Date of Enlistment | 12 Jan 1916 |
| Rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 44th Battalion, A Company / 11th Brigade, 3rd Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 6 Jun 1916 ‒ 21 Jul 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A29 Suevic |
| Date of Return | 19 Jun 1919 ‒ 7 Aug 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Windhuk |
| Fate |
Wounded in Action 8 Jun 1917 (gassed) at Messines Returned to Australia |
| Monument |
Jarrahdale Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
Military Medal British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
War Service
Soon after entering camp, Bill was allocated to the 44th Battalion's 'A' Company and travelled with them to England aboard HMAT A29 Suevic, disembarking in England on 21 Jul 1916. On 25 Nov 1916 he proceeded overseas from England to France, and soon after required a spell in hospital with bronchitis from 15 - 18 Dec 1916. Also in hospital from 13 - 28 Apr 1917 this time with tonsillitis, before being wounded in action on 8 Jun 1917.
Bill was one of many who were put out of action by the German use of gas shells, and it would appear to have happened as the battalion which had been held in reserve moved forward to secure the enemy trenches between the Douve River and 'Huns Wald' on Messine Ridge. While casualties were light in achieving the target, they later sustained a great many casualties (300+) holding on to their gains, primarily from both enemy and friendly artillery fire. Treated first by the 9th Field Ambulance, he was passed to the 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station before entering the 11th Stationary Hospital in Rouen on 9 Jun 1917. 10 days later he was released to the 2nd Convalescent Depot, and a week later he was shifted to the 11th Convalescent Depot.
Bill was able to rejoin the 44th Battalion on 8 Sep 1917, but along the way ran foul of Military Law. On 4 Sep 1917 he was charged with 'Crime - At Rouelles on 3 Sep 1917, when on active service, conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he insisted on smoking on parade while orders were being read, after being duly warned by the Company Sergeant Major not to do so.' For this he forfeited 2 days pay. Back with his unit, on 21 Sep 1917 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 7 Oct 1917 he was promoted Temporary Corporal until 9 Dec 1917 when a permanent Corporal rejoined the unit. In the A.I.F. Routine Orders List 292 published on 28 Jan 1918, Bill was awarded a Military Medal.
He acted as Corporal again from 1 Apr 1918 till 29 May 1918, and yet again from 16 Jul 1918, this time his rank was confirmed on 8 Oct 1918. Two days later he was promoted Temporary Sergeant. He was granted leave to England between 1 Jan 1919 and 16 Jan 1919, and in April he returned to England to begin the homeward journey. He boarded SS Windhuk on 19 Jun 1919 and disembarked in Fremantle on 7 Aug 1919. Bill was discharged by the 5th Military District on 22 Sep 1919.
Award Comment
In January 1918 William was awarded the Military Medal (AWM site does not include recommendation or citation) [1][2]
Post War
In 1923 William married Gertrude Ann Kelly, registered in the Blackwood district. Gertrude died 10 Jul 1969, aged 62 in Perth. Electoral Roll entries - 1925 - 1943 State Saw Mill Pemberton, mill hand; 1931 joined by Gertrude Ann; 1949 - 1963 at 175 Lake street, North Perth timber worker;
William also served during WW2 as W27692 from 30 Apr 1941 until 12 Mar 1947. Served with 5th and 10th Garrison Battalions before transferring to the Australia Cinema Unit.
Notes
Local press published Casualty Lists [3], but also individual references; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mclachlan, of Jarrahdale and 24 Galwey-street, Leederville, have been notified that their son, Private William Moffat McLachlan, has been wounded [4]
- ↑ London Gazette 28 Jan 1918 page 1403 position 143
- ↑ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 27 Jun 1918 page 1390 position 162
- ↑ "AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION". Kalgoorlie Miner. 23, (5770). Western Australia. 11 July 1917. p. 2. Retrieved 12 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "WAR CASUALTIES.". The West Australian. XXXIII, (4,758). Western Australia. 3 July 1917. p. 5. Retrieved 12 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.