John Cumpston
John Cumpston | |
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During a British medical mission in Lahore, India in 1944 | |
| Director-General of the Department of Health | |
| In office 1 March 1921 – 1 June 1945 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Howard Lidgett Cumpston 19 June 1880 South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 9 October 1954 (aged 74) Forrest, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Public servant |
John Howard Lidgett Cumpston CMG (19 June 1880 – 9 October 1954) was a senior Australian public servant, and first Director-General of the Department of Health.