Captain William Norman Maclean

Captain, 29th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Military Cross (Believed the Fresnoy/Lens area)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When isolated with his company he attacked and captured 250 yards of enemy trench, holding it under fire for four days. His resource under trying circumstances and his personal disregard of danger set a most inspiring example to his men.
Date of award: 1917-07-26
Date of award: 1917-07-26
Source: London Gazette, Issue 30204
Comment: Was Acting Major at time of award (actual rank was Lieutenant) - see London Gazette, Issue 30204.

Military Cross First Bar
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on hostile trenches when in command of the right company. His courage and fine leadership enabled the operation to be a success. Later he led his company with the greatest skill and under heavy fire and very strong resistance to an objective, which he gained.
Date of award: 1918-09-16
Source: London Gazette, Issue 30901.
Comment: Was Acting Major at time of award (actual rank was Captain). Source London Gazette, Issue 30901.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on hostile trenches when in command of the right company. His courage and fine leadership enabled the operation to be a success. Later he led his company with the greatest skill and under heavy fire and very strong resistance to an objective, which he gained.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When isolated with his company he attacked and captured 250 yards of enemy trench, holding it under fire for four days. His resource under trying circumstances and his personal disregard of danger set a most inspiring example to his men.