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CUMMINGS, Joseph W - Date of
birth
1897 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
unknown -
Hometown
East Oakland, Alameda County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
Z-055664 -
Rank
Merchant Seaman -
Function
Fireman-Watertander -
Unit
United States Merchant Marine
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Awards
Mariner's Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 January 1945 - Place of
death
Albert Dock, Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 6 | 18 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Dalia Cummings (sister)
More information
On 24 January 1945, Ar 234 bombers of the German Kampf Gruppe 76 struck the docks at Antwerp and damaged the Alcoa Banner. Two men died in the attack, Chief Engineer Le Gal and fireman Joseph Cummings.Cummings was in the boiler room at this time.
The Alcoa Banner was repaired but later written off and scuttled.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.basher82.nl
Photo source: Peter Schouteten