CORMACK Arthur Richard 2/Lt

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Surname: CORMACK;

Forename(s): Arthur Richard;

Initials: AR;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 1203;

Previous Battalion: 28 of;

Previous Regiment: London Regt;

MGC Branch: Motors;

MGC Unit: 4 Bty;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, when he commanded his section so well, that his guns wiped out the personnel of three machine guns and silenced two othes; and when he retired his section without loss, after waiting until the enemy was within 100 yards of him, enabled the garrison of a village to get clear. Again, when his battery made a final stand, his calm, forethought and determination were prominent.;

Other Data: disch to Commsn 12/7/1916
mentioned for good work in report on operations of 4 Bty 21-30th March 1918 (War Diary)
recommended for MC & Bar by Major Austin, OC 4 Bty
2 I/c 4 Bty Motor MG Brigade, in May 1918
MH106 15/5/1918 139FA influenza
address 1946: 530 Salisbury House, EC2;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918;

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