Regimental number | 1343 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Mansfield Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer's student |
Address | Windermere, Marengo, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, W A Cunninghame, Windermere, Marengo, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 5 Pnr Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 5 Pnr Btn Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Bellicourt, on 29th September 1918, though wounded the previous evening he led his platoon with great gallantry during the operations despite thick fog and heavy enemy barrage of high explosive and gas shells. He assisted in the mopping up of Bellicourt, and by skilful handling of his platoon saved many casualties. His bearing, cheerfulness, and example were most valuable assistance in the successful completion of urgent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |