Knitted hood : Sergeant E R McCormack, 2/3 Battalion

Hand knitted garter stitch khaki hood of the type worn under a helmet. The hood is knitted in a circular pattern and includes a chin strap that is permanently fixed to each side of the hood.

Associated with the service of NX5425 Sergeant Eric Robert McCormack. McCormack was born in Panchgani, India on 28 October, 1908 and enlisted with the AIF on 3 November, 1939. He served with the Australian Army Canteen Service and later transferred to 2/3 Battalion. The Battalion served in the Middle East and in New Guinea during the Second World War. McCormack was discharged on 12 September, 1945. The hood is typical of knitted 'comforts' made by volunteers and sent from Australia to supplement standard issue uniform.