| Regimental number | 961 |
| Place of birth | Daylesford, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 55 Beach Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Grentrill M Cummings, Walker Street, Corowa, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Coomoora State School No 836 Roll of Honor, Victoria. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 12 April 1915. Admitted to HS 'Devanah', Gallipoli, July 1915 (rheumatism and influenza); transferred to Malta, 14 July 1915, and admitted same day to St George's Hospital. Embarked Malta for Egypt, 6 October 1915; disembarked Alexandria, 9 October 1915; reported to Overseas Base, Mustapha, 9 October 1915. Embarked Alexandria, 18 October 1915; rejoined Bn, Mudros, 27 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 1 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Admitted to No 1 Stationary Hospital, Ismailia, 31 January 1916 (influenza); transferred to No 2 General Hospital, Cairo, 7 February 1916; to British Red Cross Convalescent Camp, Montasah, 9 February 1916; to Convalescent Camp, Helouan, 13 March 1916 (tachycardia); to No 1 Auxiliary Hospital, Cairo, 18 March 1916 (neurasthenia); discharged for return to Australia, 10 April 1916 (invaliding). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Runic', 11 April 1916; discharged (wounded), Melbourne, 3 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CUMMINGS John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
