| Service number | 19190 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit | No. 1 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Date of Death | 12 September 1944 |
| Place of Death | South China Sea |
| Cause of Death | Died at sea (Rakuyo Maru) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Singapore Memorial, Singapore |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Rupert Watkin McClelland
Location on the Roll of Honour
Rupert Watkin McClelland's name is located at panel 97 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Rupert Watkin McClelland's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 11.53 pm
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.