| Regimental number | 553 |
| Place of birth | Leaghli Bridge, Old Loughlin, Carlow, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Murray's Creek, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mabel Cummins, Murray's Creek, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 7, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/12/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 553A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne on RMS 'Orontes', 23 December 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 17 February 1917; marched into Australian Details Camp, Perham Downs, 18 February 1917; moved out, 23 February 1917; marched into Australian Machine Gun Training Depot, Belton Park, 24 February 1917. Admitted sick to isolation, 24 February 1917. Proceeded to France through Folkestone, 24 April 1917; taken on strength of 7th Machine Gun Company, 6 May 1917. Proceeded on leave to the United Kingdom, 9 February 1918; re joined unit from leave, 25 February 1918; proceeded on leave to the United Kingdom, 18 January 1919; rejoined unit from leave3, 13 February 1919; moved out to Australian General Base Depot, Havre, 2 April 1919. Proceeded to England, 10 April 1919; disembarked Southampton, 11 April 1919, and marched into No 2 Group, Sutton Veny, 11 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1919. Discharged Brisbane, 18 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CUMMINS John |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
