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We remember Frank Bennett Cunningham
We remember Frank Bennett Cunningham
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:7903487
1901
1901
location
1 Sedgley View, Prestwich, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7903487
1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:7903488
1911
1911
location
1 South Promenade, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancs
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7903488
1911
1917
location
484 Bury New Road, Kersal, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7558308
1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 39438
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Vendome
Source:7558308
20th May 1917 - 12th September 1917
1917
discharge
Source:7558308
12th September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Valentine
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:7903841
3rd November 1917
1970
death
Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7903489
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Bennett |
| Initials | FB |
| Last Name | Cunningham |
| Source | 7558308 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sedgley View, Prestwich, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 1 South Promenade, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancs | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| 484 Bury New Road, Kersal, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 39438 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Vendome | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | HMS Valentine | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Midshipman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mather | mother | ||
| Frank Bennett Cunningham | father |
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Communities
Communities
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Trainees at the RNAS Flight Training School, Vendome, France, 1917More about Trainees at the RNAS Flight Training School, Vendome, France, 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Bennett Cunningham, RNVR officers service record, 1917-1918 | Clare995 | |
| Frank Bennett Cunningham, midshipman on HMS Valentine, Jan 1919. | Clare995 | |
| Frank B Cunningham, midshipman, RNVR, on HMS Valentine, Jan 1919. | Clare995 |
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