| Surname: | McLaren |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7466 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/5/15 to 31/7/15. Formerly Pte. 5 Lancashire Fusiliers, No. 2636. 9/1/18 Medically Discharged. He has 2 x cards, SWB card J McLaren and Medal Card J McClaren. Info from pension index cards:- 3/MM/1004. McClaren, John, MFP, P/7466, A/Cpl, 9/1/18 discharged, born 1880, married, 6 Strongstraw Bridge, Stubbings, Nr Ramsbottom. 10/1/18 pension for malaria. Also: McLaren, John, MFP, A/L/Cpl, 9/1/18 to discharge, 8/VI/300.8, 3/MM/1004. 6 Strongstraw, Stubbins, Nr Ramsbottom Lancs, Stamp: Ad 2/1/18 at 25/6 from 10/1/18 to 12/2/19, Chelsea no. 211576/H, received 11/1/18. John McLaren. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/46 Jan. 11, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 305234. Enlisted 30/9/1914, discharged 9/1/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 37years 10months. Served abroad. |