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McLennan, K
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
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Full Name
McLennan, K
Nationality
British
Rank Name
Piper
Service Number
1914
Award Details
For conspicuous gallantry on the 21st July, 1915, at Gallipoli, when he advanced with the attacking line playing his pipes, to the great encouragement of the men. When his pipes were shattered by shrapnel, Piper McLennan, with great bravery and coolness,
Gazette Date
11 Mar 1916
Gazette Page
2752
Duty Location
Gallipoli
Service
BRITISH ARMY
Regiment
Highland Light Infantry
Battalon
1/7 Battalion
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Victory Medal
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British War Medals WW1
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Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
unit
Highland Light Infantry
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Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
Content Source
London Gazette
Last Updated
29 Oct 2023
Description
The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record of the British government, and the most important among such official journals in the United Kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published.
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