| Regimental number | 2950 |
| Place of birth | Heathcote Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Address | 20 Lock Avenue, East St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily McCormack, 20 Lock Avenue, East St Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For devotion to duty on two occasions, 1st a new trench had been traced out close up to Frontline and was observed by the enemy who placed a Machine Gun on the line. The night following Sergeant McCORMACK completed the trace under Machine Gun fire which was sweeping the line. 2nd On night of 5th/6th May he was present in the lines during the enemys bombardment of the salient. He remained there and immediately the bombardment ceased he collected his sappers and commenced opening up the communication and directing work on the trenches which had been damaged.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
