Alexander McCormick, Jr.

Alexander A. McCormick, Jr. [He was a Junior. See: "A. A. McCormick, Ex-Editor and Alderman, Dies," "Chicago Daily Tribune," November 27, 1925.] (15 December 1897 – 24 September 1918) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, McCormick was the son of "Chicago Evening Post" editor and Chicago city alderman Alexander A. McCormick (better known as "A.A. McCormick"). ["A. A. McCormick, Ex-Editor and Alderman, Dies," "Chicago Daily Tribune," November 27, 1925.] He enrolled in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force as ensign 2 November 1917 and was stationed at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida until 28 May 1918. He then served with the aviation forces in France. On 24 September 1918, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McCormick received fatal injuries in battle while an aerial gunner on a Royal Air Force mission over the lines. ["Chicago Flier Dies in Battle, Another in Fall," "Chicago Daily Tribune," October 1, 1918.]

Buried in the military cemetery at Calais, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

The destroyer USS "McCormick" (DD-223) was named for him.

His nephew, Alexander McCormick Sturm, was co-founder of firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger in 1949. ["Miss McCormick and Justin Sturm Will Be Wed on June 24," "Chicago Daily Tribune," June 14, 1922.]

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