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Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
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15th February 1896
1911
location
Mullartown, Annalong, Co Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9468898
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Blast Furnace Worker
Whitehaven Haematite Iron and Steel Co
Cleator Moor , Cumberland
United Kingdom
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21st December 1914
1914
enlistment
Cleator Moor , Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9468898
21st December 1914
1914
location
Bowthorn Road , Cleator Moor , Cumberland
United Kingdom
away from home address
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21st December 1914
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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12th October 1917
1917
dates
Age 21
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12th December 1917
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
27/852
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:1056761
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died of Wounds (Accidental) while In reserve to 34th Division at Henin Camp according to Battalion war diary
Henin Camp
France
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12th December 1917
burial
France
III D 7
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sibling
James Cunningham
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sibling
Willie John Cunningham
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sibling
George Cunningham
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cunningham |
| Source | 1056761 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowthorn Road , Cleator Moor , Cumberland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 21st December 1914 | |
| Mullartown, Annalong, Co Down | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27/852 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Margaret Cunningham | mother | ||
| Charles Cunningham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cunningham | brother | ||
| Willie John Cunningham | brother | ||
| George Cunningham | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-12-12 | Roman Catholic |
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Joseph CunninghamCSM jospeh Cunninham of the 4th Bttn Tyneside Irish 27 Northumberland Fusiliers
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Dave143039 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor WW1 Website | Dave143039 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cunningham | Dave143039 |
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