Nov 20, 1898

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Hector and Anna (nee Robertson) McLean

Apr 16, 1918

Attested into the 1^st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Number 3181603

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Annie McLean, mother, Montague, Prince Edward Island

Ø  Previous occupation given as Farmer

Ø  Previous military experience given as 2 ½ years in the Composite Battalion

Ø  Religion given as Baptist

Ø  Posted to the 6^th Regimental Draft

May 16, 1918

Embarked the SS Valacia in Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 27, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Bramshott and placed in the Segregation Camp at Frensham Pond to ensure there were no cases of Influenza in the group. 

Transferred to the 17^th Reserve Battalion

Jun 25, 1918

Released from the segregation camp and reported to the 17^th Reserve Battalion in Bramshott

Sep 11, 1918

Transferred to the 85^th Battalion

Sep 13, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 85^th Battalion

Sep 16, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Sep 19, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 85^th Battalion at the front, he was transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Sep 20, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Private McLean joined the 21^st Battalion at front on the Arras – Cambrai Road at Canal du Nord and was posted to “C” Company

Oct 11, 1918

During the capture of Iwuy, France, Private McLean received a bullet wound that fractured his right leg and he was evacuated to the No. 9 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) the next morning

Oct 12, 1918

Transferred to the No. 30 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station)

Oct 13, 1918

Transferred to the No. 8 Stationary Hospital in Wimereux, France

Oct 21, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. David

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the 4^th London General Hospital, Denmark Hill, London

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Mar 20, 1919

Transferred to the No. 15 Canadian General Hospital in Taplow

Apr 17, 1919

Transferred to the No. 5 Canadian General Hospital in Kirkdale, Manchester

May 5, 1919

Embarked the Hospital Ship Essequibo in Liverpool

May 15, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia Taken On Strength of Military District No. 6

Jun 3, 1919

Admitted to the Camp Hill Hospital in Halifax

Dec 17, 1919

Transferred to the Cogswell Street Hospital in Halifax

Feb 3, 1920

Discharged from the CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 395096

Ø  War Service Badge Class “B” issued number C-48537

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Montague, Prince Edward Island

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Montague, Prince Edward Island

Mar 3, 1921

Married to Sarah “Sadie” Jane Montague in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Oct 25, 1980

John Alexander McLean died in Campbellton, New Brunswick