Bill McCann

Bill McCann
Bill McCann

Lieutenant Colonel William Francis James McCann, was an Australian soldier of World War I, a barrister, and a prominent figure in the military and ex-service community of South Australia during the interwar period. Born and raised in Adelaide, he worked as a teacher before the war. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force as a private in 1914, and rose through the ranks to be commissioned during the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. In 1916–1918 he fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium, was wounded twice, and rose to the rank of major. For his gallantry during the war, he was made a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order and twice awarded the Military Cross. After the war, he served as commanding officer of the 10th Battalion until its disbandment in 1919.

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Full Name
William Francis James McCann
Date of Birth
April 19th, 1892
Age
131
Birth Place
Australia, South Australia
Date of Death
December 14th, 1957
Died Aged
65
Star Sign
Aries
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