715 Sgt. William Cummings Army Royal Fusliers A relative of mine, Bill Cummings who I unfortunately only knew as a very young boy, was imprisoned at Stalag 8B. To the best of my knowledge, he was recalled to the Army in 1939 having already served from 1919 in various places throughout the Empire. He was captured after Dunkirk, while trying to escape to the South of France. I know from other relatives that he was involved in several ‘mishaps’ including at a coal mine (excessive explosive in the coal face) and a saw mill (fire). I also know from my uncle who took care of his body when he passed away that he had been severely tortured. I believe he was with the Royal Fusiliers. I wish I could speak with him now, his first hand experience of history – between the wars and during the war is something that we could all learn from.
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