| Regimental number | 1396 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hanover Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, D A McCormick, Hanover Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work between Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS Corporal McCORMICK with No. 6363 Private J.H. SMITH and No. 6473 Private W. COX worked up an enemy communication trench in which was an enemy Machine Gun giving much trouble. An enemy bombing stop was encountered, which was at once engaged and rushed. Four Germans were captured and the enemy at once retired leaving their gun which was duly captured by us. Corporal McCORMICK displayed great courage and devotion to duty, and the deed of himself and his two comrades saved many casualties and enbled the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, 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
