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McCANN, Claude Cyril John
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(Liet) Claude Cyril John McCann MC
Lieutenant Claude Cyril John McCann, DSO MC was a Cabinetmaker from Glanville, SA prior to enlistment on 10 February 191 and embarked from Adelaide, SA with the 27th Battalion aboard HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915. Like this Brother (Maj) William Francis John McCann, DSO MC, he was awarded the Military Cross 25 July 1918. He Returned to Australia 21 December 1918.
| Regimental number | 648 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E McCann, Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 10-Feb-15 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1-Mar-15 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) | Military Cross |
| 'Work at Westhoek on 19 and 21 September 1917.' | |
| Recommendation date: 24 September 1917 | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 December 1918 |
| Medals | Military Cross |
| 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great dash and courage in rushing enemy posts, several of which were captured by his platoon. On other officers becoming casualties, he placed himself in command, displaying marked qualities of organization and leadership, which enabled his company to consolidate the position in a masterly fashion.' | |
| Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 | |
| Date: 25 July 1918 | |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
ID number P08858.001
Collection Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Photographer Van Dyck
Place made Australia: South Australia, Adelaide
Date made c 1919Description
Studio portrait of Lieutenant Claude Cyril John McCann MC, 27th Battalion. One of a collection of portraits, mostly of officers of the 27th Battalion, sent to 'Mum' (presumably Mrs Cotching) during and after the First World War at Cotching, Son & Co's 'The Farm' on Ealing Common near London, where servicemen stayed whilst on leave.