WWI Regimental #808821Enlisted Feb. 21, 1916 at Calgary, Alberta in the 137th Battalion and served in France.Next-of-kin: Mrs. Charlotte F. McLean, mother, at Calgary.Trade: MillwrightAwarded the Military Medal in 1918, and the Bar to the Military Medal in 1919 for Conspicuous Gallantry and Duty in the Field.

Obituary from The Calgary Herald, February 15, 1962, page 49:McLEAN--February 14th, John D. McLean, 826 15th Ave. S.W. Born in Bracebridge, Ont., he came to Calgary in 1903. Served overseas with the 50th Battalion in World War I and decorated with the M.M. and Bar. Member of Calgary Legion. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Ida Paarup, 2 brothers, Thomas and Joseph all of Calgary.