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We remember Archibald Cunningham
We remember Archibald Cunningham
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Christina Cunningham
Source:8616704
1865
1867
sibling
James Cunningham
Source:8616704
1867
1869
sibling
John Cunningham
Source:8616704
1869
1871
sibling
Mary Cunningham
Source:8616704
1871
1875
sibling
Walter Cunningham
Source:8616704
1875
1877
sibling
Maggie Cunningham
Source:8616704
1877
1880
1884
sibling
Nellie C Cunningham
Source:8616705
1884
1888
sibling
Bessie Cunningham
Source:8616705
1888
1891
location
Preston Cottage, Lasswade
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8616705
1891
1903
dates
Age 23
Source:9435057
16th March 1903
1903
enlistment
Bonnyrigg
United Kingdom
Source:9435057
16th March 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
5042
Royal Scots
6th Battalion
Source:9435057
16th March 1903
1903
location
6 Louisa Square, Rosewell, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9435057
16th March 1903
1908
service
British Army
Private
4129
Royal Scots
8th Battalion
Source:9435057
28th July 1908
1911
location
1 Durham Bank, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9435086
April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6489
Highland Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:8616701
September 1914 - 18th March 1915
1915
location
Bridgend, Lasswade, Midlothian
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9445087
17th April 1915
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Niddrie Coal Company
Woolmet Pit, Midlothian
United Kingdom
Source:8616706
1915
death
Killed in Action
Pas-de-Calais
France
Source:8616693
Source:8616701
18th March 1915
burial
Pas-de-Calais
France
Panel 37 and 38.
Source:8616693
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cunningham |
| Source | 1055684 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Durham Bank, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 6 Louisa Square, Rosewell, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th March 1903 | |
| Bridgend, Lasswade, Midlothian | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th April 1915 | |
| Preston Cottage, Lasswade | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6489 | Highland Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5042 | Royal Scots | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4129 | Royal Scots | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Cunningham | mother | ||
| Archibald Cunningham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Cunningham | sister | 1865 | |
| James Cunningham | brother | 1867 | |
| John Cunningham | brother | 1869 | |
| Mary Cunningham | sister | 1871 | |
| Walter Cunningham | brother | 1875 | |
| Maggie Cunningham | sister | 1877 | |
| Nellie C Cunningham | sister | 1884 | |
| Bessie Cunningham | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-07-28 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Lasswade War Memorial and Church Plaque, MidlothianMore about Lasswade War Memorial and Church Plaque, Midlothian
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Will72649 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James137766 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James137766 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Will72649 | |
| They Died in the Conflict during Season 1914-1915 | Will72649 | |
| 1911 census record | James137766 | |
| The Scotsman Saturday 17 April 1917 | James137766 |
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