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James Whiteside McCay Biography and Timeline

Follow James Whiteside McCay through 3 dated historical records for Australia.

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James Whiteside McCay, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1915–1916Years on this page

1915

25 April 1915

Second Brigade Diverted to Right Flank

Commander Second Australian Brigade · Anzac · Warfare / World War, 1st

McCay's brigade is diverted toward the southern flank as the landing plan breaks down.

Role range: 1914-1918

8 May 1915

Australian Brigade Attacks at Second Krithia

Commander Second Australian Brigade · Krithia · Warfare / World War, 1st

McCay leads the 2nd Australian Brigade in the final phase of the Second Battle of Krithia.

Role range: 1914-1918

1916

19 July 1916

Fifth Australian Division Attacks at Fromelles

Commander Fifth Australian Division · Fromelles · Warfare / World War, 1st

McCay's 5th Australian Division attacks at Fromelles and suffers severe losses.

Role range: 1914-1918

Records, sources and methodology

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