"Far away from the land of the wattle, he lies in a hero's grave"
CUMMING, Renel Douglas
CUMMINGS, Eric DouglasService No: 1026 in AIF
Private 15th Battalion Born: 13 April 1896 at Braidwood, NSW NOK: Father: Dr. Harold & Marcia CUMMINGS Of Franklin, Tasmania Occupation prior to enlisting: Car Driver Enlisted: 27 October 1914 Embarkation: 22 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Ceramic’ Age: 18 years Served in Egypt, Gallipoli & France Transferred to Australian Flying Corps in France on 25 August 1916 Appointed Flying Officer (pilot) on 18 December 1917 Captain No 2 Squadron Returned to Australia: 5 January 1919 Appointment Terminated: 11 March 1919 Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross Died: 27 October 1979 www.awm.gov.au P01432.006 |