McLachlan, Ian Dougald (1911–1991)
Biographical Entries
Douglad McLachlan, by John Harrison, 1945
Australian War Memorial, OG3467
Life Summary [details]
Birth
23 July,
1911
South Yarra, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
14 July,
1991
(aged 79)
Darlinghurst, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.
Education
- Williamstown High School (Melbourne)
- Melbourne High School
- Royal Military College (ACT)
- Imperial Defence College (London)
Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service
- World War II
- Battle of Bardia, 1941
- Battle of Sidi Barrani, 1940
- Battle of the Bismarck Sea, 1943
- Battle of Tobruk, 1941
Awards
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Companion of the Order of the Bath