Born on 6 October 1897 in Gloucester Township, Ontario - brother of John Cummingham, Gaulette, Quebec - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue-grey eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410071) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 October 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 14 December 1916.
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