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We remember Victor Willie Cunis
We remember Victor Willie Cunis
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8660301
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Electrical Engineering
London
United Kingdom
Source:8660301
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Fairfield Road, Charlton, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8660301
2nd April 1911
1915
appointments
Temporary 2nd Lieutenant
Source:8682713
23rd February 1915
1917
children
Raymond V Cunis
Source:9185072
1917
1917
marriage
Mercy E Gaye
Source:8660302
1917
1921
children
Pamela J G Cunis
Source:9185071
1921
1924
marriage
Ada F Marrable
Source:8682721
1924
1939
employment
Managing Director - Sign Manufacturing
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8682721
29th September 1939
1939
location
5 Maun Road, Beckenham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8682721
29th September 1939
1965
location
5 Sherwood Court, 2 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9185045
1965
1968
dates
Age 75
Source:8682681
1968
service
British Army
Private
2077
Seaforth Highlanders
1/4th seaforth highland Battalion
Source:1054685
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1054685
1968
death
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8682681
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Victor Willie |
| Initials | VW |
| Last Name | Cunis |
| Source | 8660301 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Maun Road, Beckenham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 5 Sherwood Court, 2 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1965 | |
| 8 Fairfield Road, Charlton, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2077 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1/4th seaforth highland Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela J G Cunis | daughter | 1921 | |
| Raymond V Cunis | son | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Cunis | mother | ||
| William Edwin Cunis | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy E Gaye | wife | 1917 | |
| Ada F Marrable | wife | 1924 |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement to The London Gazette 24 August 1915 | Susan31491 | |
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 | |
| Kelly's Directory 1965 - Sussex (Eastbourne & Hailsham neighbourhood) | Susan31491 |
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