Daniel William MacCormack

1880–1937 (age 57)

Military Officer

Biography

Daniel William MacCormack offered steady leadership during pivotal years for the military, fostering operational excellence and the discipline that kept the forces ready for whatever came next.

He earned lasting gratitude for his care of soldiers and his unwavering sense of honor, a memory preserved at Arlington National Cemetery.

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