1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

William Mclean

Contributed by: mr p mclean, on 2008-11-08

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Rank
First NameWilliam
SurnameMclean
Year of Birth1899
Year of Death1979
RegimentCameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Place of Wartime ResidenceGlasgow, Glasgow

William's Story

"You deserve the medal more than I do"

His brother was in war in France where William was located as well. William was shot in the head and his brother found him in the war army medical cord. His brother was given a General Service Medal after the war. William's brother gave him the medal and said "you deserve the medal more than I do".

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