McCORMICK Alexander Leslie

23/334, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Military Cross

Gazetted 15 February 1919, p2384

Citation 30 July 1919, p9806

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 8 October 1918 near Crevecour.  During the attack this youn 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 determination right to the furtherest 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 pushed back but he rallied them again, shot the enemys gun teams, and occupied the gun positions.  His marked courage and cool and capable handling of his company inspired great confidence in the men.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 22 September 1916, p9309, Rec No 502

Wadi Majid 25 December 1915.  For conspicuous gallantry in action.  He rushed forward under heavy fire and bought back into safety men who were lying wounded in front of the firing line.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 21 June 1916, p6181

In connection with operations on the Western Front.

KNOWN AWARDS

Military Cross

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

        Mention in Despatches

NOTES

Born 19 Feb 1895, Napier, New Zealand

Died 1 July 1979, Waipaukurau, New Zealand

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