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We remember George James Cunningham
We remember George James Cunningham
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1881
location
Coast Guard Station, Waterloo Road, Liscard, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647941
3rd April 1881
1891
employment
General Labourer
Source:7647939
5th April 1891
1891
location
Marshall Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647939
5th April 1891
1901
location
Park Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647938
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Corn Porter
United Kingdom
Source:7647934
2nd April 1911
1911
location
96 Brook Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7647934
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 34
Source:7626391
21st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7626391
21st September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7626391
28th September 1915 - 22nd September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Bullet wound to thigh.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7626391
11th September 1917
service
British Army
Private
15339
South Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:1056292
service
British Army
Private
15339
South Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7626390
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7226659
Source:7626390
22nd September 1917
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7226659
sibling
Charles Felix Cunningham
Source:7647934
sibling
William John Cunningham
Source:7647934
sibling
Leo Morris Cunningham
Source:7647934
sibling
Joseph G Cunningham
Source:7647939
sibling
Ernest E Cunningham
Source:7647939
sibling
Frederick Cunningham
Source:7647941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George James |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Cunningham |
| Source | 7647934 |
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Source | 7647934 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Brook Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Coast Guard Station, Waterloo Road, Liscard, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Marshall Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Park Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15339 | South Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15339 | South Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | mother | ||
| Patrick Cunningham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Felix Cunningham | brother | ||
| William John Cunningham | brother | ||
| Leo Morris Cunningham | brother | ||
| Joseph G Cunningham | brother | ||
| Ernest E Cunningham | brother | ||
| Frederick Cunningham | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Gray | Black turning gray |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to brother's record: Joseph Guy Cunningham | Hannah21187 |
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