| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | 54 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33.3 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V S G Summons, 8 Stansell Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | 1 Australian General Hospital (November 1914) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Australian General Hospital |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Dorset', 29 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 10 August 1919. Medals: Order of the British Empire, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No VX42690. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 88 |
| Sources | NAA: B883, SUMMONS Walter Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
