John Cumpston

John Cumpston
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
BornJohn Howard Lidgett Cumpston
(1880-06-19)19 June 1880
South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died9 October 1954(1954-10-09) (aged 74)
Forrest, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationPublic servant
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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.