Lance-Corporal D. McLellan M.M.

L/C McLellan was a member of a two section patrol which, on 10 Jun 1944 was ordered to carry out an offensive patrol in the valley East of the KYSANLAI PASS. After a brisk engagement with a superior force of enemy, in which the patrol leader was wounded and other casualties caused in our own small force, L/C McLellan with one other man was set the task of arranging the evac of 3 of our casualties, of these, one was blinded and another helpless from a severe leg wound.

With complete disregard for his own safety, L/C McLellan got a LMG into action against the enemy follow up and himself carried and dragged the wounded to a temporary place of safety.

L/C McLellan kept this up for a period of 5 hours in difficult and water-logged country until further assistance was forthcoming and his 3 casualties were carried behind our own lines. L/C McLellan's great courage and determination was a source of inspiration to all ranks, and his action without doubt saved 3 men from falling into enemy hands.