| Regimental number | 139 |
| Place of birth | Bridgewater, Victoria, Australia |
| School | State School |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 6' 0.75" |
| Weight | 181 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Cumming, Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Cadets |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Guildford, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Walker's Ridge, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at death | 27 |
| Place of burial | Ari Burnu Cemetery (Row F, Grave No. 37), Anzac, Gallipoli |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 7 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Mary CUMMING, Budgetown, Western Australia. |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1022 CSM James CUMMING, Imperial Camel Brigade, returned to Australia, 23 December 1918; 728 Gunner Alexander CUMMING, Heavy Artillery Group. Cousin: 58 Driver Alexander George CUMMING, 8th Light Horse Regiment, killed in action in same charge at the Nek, 7 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 May 1915. Killed in action, the Nek, Gallipoli, 7 August 1915; buried, 7 August 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CUMMING Richard Edward |
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