David A. Lummis
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Entered the Service from: New Jersey
Born: May 25, 1949
Died: October 4, 1982
Awards: Purple Heart
Introduction
David A. Lummis was born on May 25, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Collingswood, New Jersey, where he attended high school prior to going into the United States Marine Corps on February 11, 1969. Sent to Vietnam, he lost both of his legs after stepping on a land mine. He was sent home and his dog in Vietnam, Buddha, was shipped to him in the United States. After being discharged from the service on June 18, 1971, he returned to South Jersey. He last lived in Sicklerville, New Jersey.
On October 4, 1982, David Allen Lummis passed away. His death was attributed to exposure to Agent Orange. David A. Lummis is memorialized on the Collingswood, New Jersey War Memorial in Knight Park, Collingswood.