Regimental number | 5511 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | 1322 Dana Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, George A Cormack, 1322 Dana Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Infantry Brigade 6,Field Ambulance 6, Reinforcement 4 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 13 September, 1918, south of Le Verguier, in charge of four squads of bearers. When the enemy attacked our outpost line, he steadied his men and brought about an orderly retirement. He and three other men remained behind under heavy machine gun and shell fire, and carried a stretcher case over 2,000 yards under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'He showed great gallantry and untiring devotion to duty from 7th to 12th April 1917 inclusive and particularly on April 11th in vicinity of C 14d and C.9.d. when under heavy shell fire and severe conditions his cheerfulness and energy were an example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |