Difference between revisions of "James Winning Cunningham"
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| enlistmentage = 18 years, 6 months | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 6 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 154lbs; medium complexion, brown hair, dark brown hair, scar on left hip |
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| occupation = Dairy hand | | occupation = Dairy hand | ||
| religion = Presbyterian | | religion = Presbyterian | ||
| − | | address = Byford, Western Australia | + | | address = "Blaweary" Oakland road, Byford, Western Australia |
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| nextofkin = Mr [[Andrew Walker Cunningham]] | | nextofkin = Mr [[Andrew Walker Cunningham]] | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Attended the Oakford State School to 6th Standard. Sought to enlist in the RAAF after his father was discharged from the Army. | ||
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| + | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1, General Hand at the No.4 Recruiting Centre I Perth on 31 Aug 1943. There he participated in the No 249 Recruit Drill Course from 23 October until 19 November. His records are difficult to read, but it appears that during this time he spent some of it in Hospital and then a convalescent depot. On 23 Oct 1943 James was posted to No. 4 Recruit Depot, and on 14 Dec 1943 to No 4 Service Flying Training School in Geraldton where he was promoted leading Aircraftsman on 2 Mar 1944. | ||
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discharged 24 Oct 1945 | discharged 24 Oct 1945 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | 1971 Adamson street, Mundijong | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
Revision as of 19:07, 17 November 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Feb 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Mount Barker, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 154lbs 69.853 kg ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar left hip |
| Occupation | Dairy hand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | "Blaweary" Oakland road, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Andrew Walker Cunningham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 83693 |
| Date of Enlistment | 31 Aug 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Attended the Oakford State School to 6th Standard. Sought to enlist in the RAAF after his father was discharged from the Army.
War Service
Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1, General Hand at the No.4 Recruiting Centre I Perth on 31 Aug 1943. There he participated in the No 249 Recruit Drill Course from 23 October until 19 November. His records are difficult to read, but it appears that during this time he spent some of it in Hospital and then a convalescent depot. On 23 Oct 1943 James was posted to No. 4 Recruit Depot, and on 14 Dec 1943 to No 4 Service Flying Training School in Geraldton where he was promoted leading Aircraftsman on 2 Mar 1944.
discharged 24 Oct 1945
Post War
1971 Adamson street, Mundijong
Notes
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