Orders, Decorations and Medals

SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879(2367 Pte. J. McCormack, 94th Foot) fitted with an unofficial clasp 'Standerton' and a silvered plaque on the ribbon which is inscribed 'Boer War 1880-1, killed, Bronkers Spruit, Pte. J. MeCormack, 94th Foot,' nearly extremely fine

Ex Jack Wadey Collection.

Despite the inscription stating that he was killed at Bronkhorstspruit, Private J. McCormack does not appear to be listed as a casualty. The 94th lost a great number of officers and men at this action, killed, wounded or taken prisoner.