| Regimental number | 2885 |
| Place of birth | George Street, Wick, Scotland |
| School | Bilbster, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 21 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Sydney Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Cormack, Bildster, Wick, Caithness, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | MM and bar |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot II, Row H, Grave No. 25), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 68 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Elizabeth CORMACK, 'Greystones', Watten, Caithness, Scotland. Native of Wick, Caithness |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations north west of POZIERES, 29th to 31st August, 1916, Lance Corporal CORMACK acted as guide and runner, and was at all times conspicuous for his coolness and courage. During the attack on night 29th/30th August, 1916, at 11.15 p.m. he carried an important message a distance of 600 yards along the front line under an extremely heavy barrage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'Is recommended for his display of bravery and resource as a patrol leader during operations near ZONNEBEKE. When the attack was launched on the morning of 26th September, 1917, he led his patrol close up in rear of the assaulting waves "mopping up" a position previously located, and captured 15 of the enemy and two machine guns. The prompt action of this patrol greatly assisted the assaulting waves and undoubtedly saved many casualties. Sergeant CORMACK was awarded the Military Medal for work at MOUQUET FARM in August, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Nil |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
