James Dudley Cayford Cumming

Born 2 June 1917 - Died 8 August 1960

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- WWII NZ37138 AWMM
- WWII 37138 AWMM
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Air Force AWMM
Last rank
WW2 Flying Officer/Military AWMM
War
World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM

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James Dudley Cayford AWMM
Surname
Cumming AWMM
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- WWII NZ37138 AWMM
- WWII 37138 AWMM
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2 June 1917 AWMM Christchurch, Canterbury AWMM
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World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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Air Force AWMM
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- WWII NZ37138 AWMM
- WWII 37138 AWMM
Military service
Royal Air Force, No. 221 Squadron AWMM
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- Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) AWMM
  16 October 1942 AWMM
- War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM

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Wireless Operator / Air Gunner/Military AWMM
Enlistment
20 October 1937 AWMM
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WW2 Royal Air Force, No. 38 Squadron AWMM Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM

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WW2 2 July 1946 AWMM Flying Officer/Military AWMM

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8 August 1960 AWMM
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui AWMM
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References
Hanson, C. (2001). By such deeds: honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999. Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
p.148 AWMM

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