William Francis James McCANN M.C. & D.S.O.

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William Francis James McCANN M.C. & D.S.O.
William Francis James McCANN M.C. & D.S.O.

Australian Dictionary of Biography:
adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mccann-william-francis-james-7304

Regimental number - 405
Place of birth - Glanville, South Australia
Religion - Church of England
Occupation - Teacher
Address - Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia
Marital status - Single
Age at embarkation - 22
Next of kin - Father, J F McCann, Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia
Enlistment date - 24 August 1914
Rank on enlistment - Sergeant
Unit name - 10th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number - 23/27/1
Embarkation details - Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll - Major
Unit from Nominal Roll - 10th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) -

Military Cross -
*'Splendid work at Gallipoli, Fleurbaix and conspicuous bravery at Pozieres.'
Recommendation date: "29 July 1916*

Bar to Military Cross -
Recommendation date: 14 August 1918"

Mention in Despatches -
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

Military Cross -
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company in the attack, bombing the enemy back, and in spite of heavy casualties, pressed forward until severely wounded by a bomb.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Distinguished Service Order -
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Lihons on 10th August, 1918. After the attack had failed at Crepey Wood, he successfully captured the position with his company in face of very heavy fire; and, when the enemy in greatly superior numbers, counter attacked, he held them off, personally killing many of the enemy and exposing himself freely until reinforcements enabled him to dirve off the enemy and re-establish his original line. His courage and fine leadership prevented an important position falling into the hands of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Bar to Military Cross -
'For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during an attack. He led one of the attacking companies with great dash, and helped very materially in the success of the operation. Wherever the situation was most critical he was to be found directing and encouraging his men, and his fine example inspired all under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Fate - Returned to Australia 20 May 1919

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Sets appears in:   • World War 1 (1914 - 1918) - album one   
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