MacCORMICK, Iain Graeme - VX347

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Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia



Cpt Iain Graeme MacCormick
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Conflict World War 2
Service Arm Australian Imperial Force
Unit 2/8th Infantry Battalion
Service No. VX347
Service Arm Army
Date of Birth 26 Sep 1917
Birthplace Melbourne, VIC
Residence Melbourne, VIC
Date of Death 1965
Relatives Sister - Margaret Nelson


Letter written by Iain to his sister dated 20 February 1944, while a POW at Oflag 8B.





When the POW's were released and returned to the UK, they were interviewed and asked to complete a questionaire. While in captivity he wrote a number of plays, which were produced in 1945 in London.