| Regimental number | 1330 |
| Place of birth | Galway, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Cummins Petty Sessions Clerk, Portarlington, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined unit, Anzac Cove, 12 May 1915. Admitted to 2nd Field Ambulance and transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 22 August 1915; to 1st Australian Stationary Hospital, 23 August 1915 (hernia); to 24th Casualty Clearing Station, Mudros, 25 August 1915. To Rest Camp, 5 December 1915; classed 'permanent class 'B", 11 December 1915; transferred to overseas base, 1 January 1916; marched in to Military Base, Ghezireh, Egypt, 10 January 1916; joined 'Anzac Police', 3 April 1916. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Abbassia, 6 May 1916 (venereal disease: total period of treatment, 55 days). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mashobra' from Suez, 1 July 1916; (no disembarkation details); discharged, 22 December 1916 (medically unfit: ulcers). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CUMMINS William Gerald |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
