Julian Cunningham
Julian Wallace Cunningham (May 1, 1893 – August 22, 1972) was a senior officer in the United States Army.
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![]() Frank Pace, William E. Kepner and Julian W. Cunningham in Alaska, August 1951 | |
Born | Blairsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 1, 1893
Died | August 22, 1972 79) | (aged
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1952 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | 112th Cavalry Combat Team 112th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Early life and education
Born on May 1, 1893 at Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Cunningham was educated at George Washington University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1916.
Career
Cunningham served in the Philippines between 1933 and 1935. During World War II, he is noted for being the Commanding Officer of the 112th Cavalry Regiment.
Later life and death
Cunningham died on August 22, 1972 and was survived by his wife Margaret.
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