Name: |
MACLEAN |
Given Name: |
DONALD MACLEOD |
Initials: |
D M |
Service No: |
75733V |
Rank: |
CorporalOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
First City/Cape Town Highlanders, S.A. Forces |
Date of Death: |
1944-11-19Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1920-02-02 |
Age: |
24 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, while returning from a patrol at Fornello and Carviano, they crossed a friendly minefield, a mine was sprung, killing Lt Green and Cpl Maclean |
Decorations: |
M M |
Citations: |
LG Sup 8 March 1945 pg. 1302 - "During the action on Monte Stanco on the thirteenth of October 1944 a platoon was called upon to launch a direct assault up a steep hillside to capture an enemy strong point that was holding up the advance. No sooner had they started than they ran into anti-personal mines and intensive Spandau fire at point blank range. The situation was critical as the platoon began to waver. Exhorting his men Corporal MacLean rallied the section and led the assault to personally destroy the first post with a bust of Tommy Gun fire. The other sections followed, completely overran the enemy and wiped them out thus restoring the situation. His great bravery undoubtably saved the situation and by his total disregard of danger inspired the platoon in a magnificent assault at the crucial moment." |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Archibald K. and Katharine M. MacLean, of Pretoria. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-11-02
