Private Wallace Cumming

Born on 20 March 1897 in Maxwell, Ontario - son of Mrs. William F. Cumming, Maxwell, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Eagle Point, Saskatchewan, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 249th Battalion, CEF, in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, on 13 April 1917 (number 1069739) - taken on the strength of the 28th Battalion, CEF, on 5 September 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 21 or 22 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.