Historical information

Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.

Physical description

Portrait black & white of soldier standing.
Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.

Inscriptions & markings

On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY.

The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England.
To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16.
Sailed June 20/16