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We remember Edward William Montgomery Cuninghame
We remember Edward William Montgomery Cuninghame
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Edith Honoria Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
26th April 1870
1871
sibling
Lilian Margaret Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
1871
1873
sibling
Marjorie Eva Charlotte Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
25th April 1873
1874
sibling
Elizabeth Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
1874
1876
sibling
Violet Jessie Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
11th March 1876
1877
sibling
Lieutenant Sir Thomas Andrew Alexander Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
30th March 1877
1878
1878
location
68 Ecclestone Square, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9429547
28th June 1878
1880
sibling
Letitia Margaret Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
26th June 1880
1886
sibling
Bridget Anne Montgomery Cuninghame
Source:9429603
20th September 1886
1902
service
British Army
Lieutenant
R Horse and R Fd Artillery
Source:9429525
1902
1909
dates
Age 31
Source:9429721
16th November 1909
1909
marriage
Mary Stewart
Source:9429721
16th November 1909
1909
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9429721
16th November 1909
1909
location
Drill Hall, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9429721
16th November 1909
1910
children
Olive Cuninghame
Source:9429648
1910
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:9429648
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Old Abbey, Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9429648
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Artillery
Source:9429525
1912
1915
service
British Army
Major
Royal Artillery
Source:9429525
1915 - 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9429619
3rd June 1919
1919
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9429619
3rd June 1919
1927
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1054662
10th November 1927
1927
location
Broadwater, Framlingham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9429555
10th November 1927
1931
service
British Army
Colonel
Source:9429586
7th February 1931
1931
location
The Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9429586
7th February 1931
1935
death
Bridgport, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9429603
Source:9429596
6th April 1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Montgomery Cuninghame |
| Source | 1054662 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Ecclestone Square, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th June 1878 | |
| Broadwater, Framlingham, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th November 1927 | |
| Drill Hall, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 16th November 1909 | |
| Old Abbey, Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th February 1931 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R Horse and R Fd Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Colonel | ||||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Cuninghame | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hartopp | mother | ||
| Sir William James Montgomery Cuninghame of Corsehill Nineth BT VC MP | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Honoria Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 26th April 1870 | |
| Lilian Margaret Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 1871 | |
| Marjorie Eva Charlotte Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 25th April 1873 | |
| Elizabeth Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 1874 | |
| Violet Jessie Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 11th March 1876 | |
| Lieutenant Sir Thomas Andrew Alexander Montgomery Cuninghame | brother | 30th March 1877 | |
| Letitia Margaret Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 26th June 1880 | |
| Bridget Anne Montgomery Cuninghame | sister | 20th September 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stewart | wife | 16th November 1909 |
Media
Media
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William Edward Montgomery CuninghameHalf length portrait - photograph held by Imperial War Museum
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Willliam James Montgomery CuninghameThis picture is of William's father who was the 9th Baronet of Corsehill and awarded the Victoria Cross for service in the Crimea War. Laterly, William James was an M.P. for Ayr, ScotlandContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Lists, 1882-1962 | Ann144206 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Ann144206 | |
| UK, British Army and Navy Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1730-1960 | Ann144206 | |
| Suffolk and Essex Free Press 10 November 1927 | Ann144206 | |
| Western Morning News 07 February 1931 | Ann144206 | |
| The Peerage A genealogical survey of the peerage of Britain as well as the royal families of Europe | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 Census Returns, England and Wales | Ann144206 | |
| Marriage Edward W M Cuninghame & Mary Stewart | Ann144206 | |
| Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936 | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edward Montgomery Cuninghame | Ann144206 | |
| Willliam James Montgomery Cuninghame | Ann144206 |
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