Background
Cummins, Joseph Michael was born on July 21, 1881 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Hugh and Anastatia (Nary) Cummins.
Cummins, Joseph Michael was born on July 21, 1881 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Hugh and Anastatia (Nary) Cummins.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Saint Louis University, 1901. Honor graduated from Army School of the Lincolnshire, 1922. Graduate General staff schedul, 1923, Army War College, 1927.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Clemson College, 1942.
Of Brigade General T. F. Davis, United States Army), January 12, 1910. Children—Joseph Michael (killed in action), Thomas Davis (deceased), Eileen Hart, Robert Hugh (deceased), Kathleen Nary. Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1903, and advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1938, major general, 1940.
Instructor General Service Schools, 1923-1926.
Member General Staff, War Department, 1930-1934. Director Infantry Board, 1934-1936.
Director War Plans Division, Army War College, 1936-1938. Commanding 18th Brigade, Boston, 1938-1939.
Commanding general Atlantic Sector Panama Canal Department, 1939.
Commanding 5th Division, 1940, 6th Corps Area, 1941. Retired 1942.
Member General Staff, War Department, 1930-1934.
Married Eileen Hart Davis (daughter. Children: Joseph Michael (killed in action), Thomas Davis (deceased), Eileen Hart, Robert Hugh (deceased), Kathleen Nary.