Alexander Leslie McCORMICK

Regimental number23/334
AddressWaipukurau
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, B A McCormick, Waipukurau
Rank on embarkationQuartermaster Sergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit1st 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: 15 February 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with operations on the Western Front.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 21 June 1916

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: 22 September 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB