About James Cummings
Lived 1878 – 1976 (aged 98). James Cummings was a New Zealand police officer.
James Cummings (12 July 1878 – 24 September 1976) was a New Zealand police officer and police commissioner. He was born in Tuapeka Flat, South Otago, New Zealand. He was the brother of Denis Joseph Cummings.
In the 1950 New Year Honours, Cummings was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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Who was James Cummings?
New Zealand police officer and commissioner (1878–1976)
When was James Cummings born?
James Cummings was born on 12 July 1878.
When did James Cummings die?
James Cummings died on 24 September 1976.
What was James Cummings's occupation?
James Cummings was a police officer.
What nationality was James Cummings?
James Cummings was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Cummings (police officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cummings. https://biography.guide/james-cummings-police-officer/
MLA: "James Cummings." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-cummings-police-officer/.
Chicago: "James Cummings." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-cummings-police-officer/.
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