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1st Lt Douglas C. Cormack was the third generation in his family to volunteer in the wars of the United States. He graduated from New York University in 1934. Lt Cormack, at the time of his enlistment, was with Macmillan & Co., publishers. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in September 1940 and served in England, Northern Europe, and North Africa. In December 1943, he transferred to the United States forces. In July 1944, he was wounded.

Lt Cormick was reported missing in action on 12 September 1944 while on DS with the Royal Air Force from Casual Pool, 70th Replacement Depot (AAF) and attached to 127th Replacement Battalion (AAF). A sighting by a Wellington resulted in several Beaufighters being called to attack. Amongst these was Lt Cormack.

Statement:
"Several Beaufighters attacked, encountering very heavy flak, and then I heard Lt Cormack say he was going in to attack. After this, no further sound was heard from this aircraft, but a very large burst of orange flame and smoke was seen about five to eight hundred yards in the rear of target. It was at first thought to be a direct hit on a ship, but one of the ships appeared to be so far back. I endeavored to contact Lt Cormack by VHF later, but no reply was heard."

Lt Cormack's remains floated ashore at Zandvoort on 29 September 1944 and were buried in the local Cemetery of Zandvoort on 30 September 1944.