
| Regimental number | 23/334 |
| Address | Waipukurau |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, B A McCormick, Waipukurau |
| Rank on embarkation | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on October 8th, 1918, near Crevecoeur. During the attack this young officer's company commander was
wounded, and he carried on the action. The only officer left in his company, he led his men with the greatest dash and determination right to the furthest objective. Then he pushed out his Lewis gunners and engaged an enemy battery of field guns at point blank range. At one point the Lewis gunners were driven back, but he rallied them again, shot the enemy gun teams, and occupied the gun positions. His marked courage and cool and capable handling of his company inspired great confidence in the men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'In connection with operations on the Western Front.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rushed forward under heavy fire and brought back into safety men who were lying wounded in front of the firing line.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB |
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