McCann was born at Glanville in Adelaide to engine driver John Francis McCann and Eliza, née Francis.
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In 1956 he was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George and died of coronary disease at Tusmore the following year.
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For his action at Mont de Merris on 29 July he received a Bar to his Military Cross, and he was given the Distinguished Service Order after his leadership at Crépey Wood.
Bill McCann (1892–1957), Australian soldier and barrister
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