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We remember James Cunningham
We remember James Cunningham
Timeline
Timeline
1878
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
8031 A (PO)
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8681563
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
8031 A (PO)
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Hampshire
Source:8681563
1916
death
Died when HMS 'Hampshire' was sunk
Source:8681563
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8681568
sibling
Cecilia Cunningham
Source:8681563
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cunningham |
| Source | 8681561 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 8031 A (PO) | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 8031 A (PO) | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Hampshire | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | mother | ||
| John Cunningham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Cunningham | sister |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to service record of James Cunningham | Ann39898 |
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