Difference between revisions of "James Winning Cunningham"
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| dateofbirth = 9 Feb 1925 | | dateofbirth = 9 Feb 1925 | ||
| placeofbirth = Mount Barker, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Mount Barker, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 6 Dec 2001, aged 76 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Leda, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 18 years, 6 months | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 6 months | ||
| description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 154lbs; medium complexion, brown hair, dark brown hair, scar on left hip | | 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 = "Blaweary" Oakland road, Byford, Western Australia | + | | address = "Blaweary" Oakland road, Byford, Western Australia (Group 54) |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr [[Andrew Walker Cunningham]] | + | | nextofkin = Mr. [[Andrew Walker Cunningham]] |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4578761 83693] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4578761 83693] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 31 Aug 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 31 Aug 1943 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftsman | | rank = Leading Aircraftsman | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[No. 8 Transport and Movement Office RAAF]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| monument1 = ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) | | monument1 = ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) | ||
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| − | | monument2 = | + | | monument2 = Byford WW2 Honour Roll |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1, General Hand at the No.4 Recruiting Centre | + | Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1, General Hand at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] in Perth on 31 Aug 1943. To begin he participated in the No 249 Recruit Drill Course from 23 October until 19 November at [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]]. His records are difficult to read, but it appears that during this time he spent some of it in Hospital and then in a convalescent depot. On 14 Dec 1943 he had advanced to join [[No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] in Geraldton where he was promoted leading Aircraftsman on 2 Mar 1944. |
| − | On 13 Jun 1944 James was posted to No. 4 Personnel Depot, and on 13 Jul 1944 to No. 3 Reserve Personnel Pool before being sent to the No. | + | On 13 Jun 1944 James was posted to [[No. 4 Personnel Depot RAAF]], and on 13 Jul 1944 to [[No. 3 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] before being sent to the [[No. 8 Transport and Movement Office RAAF]] on 15 Jul 1944. After more than a year in this unit, on 22 Oct 1945 he was sent to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] for discharge which took place two days later on 24 Oct 1945. |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Dairy farmer ww2]] |
[[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] | [[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:31, 23 May 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Feb 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Mount Barker, Western Australia |
| Death | 6 Dec 2001, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Leda, 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 (Group 54) |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Andrew Walker Cunningham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 83693 |
| Date of Enlistment | 31 Aug 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 8 Transport and Movement Office RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) |
ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) Byford WW2 Honour Roll |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Attended the Oakford State School to 6th Standard (1931 - 1938). Sought to enlist in the RAAF after his father was discharged from the Army, having run the family farm until then.
War Service
Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1, General Hand at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre in Perth on 31 Aug 1943. To begin he participated in the No 249 Recruit Drill Course from 23 October until 19 November at No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF. His records are difficult to read, but it appears that during this time he spent some of it in Hospital and then in a convalescent depot. On 14 Dec 1943 he had advanced to join No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF in Geraldton where he was promoted leading Aircraftsman on 2 Mar 1944.
On 13 Jun 1944 James was posted to No. 4 Personnel Depot RAAF, and on 13 Jul 1944 to No. 3 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF before being sent to the No. 8 Transport and Movement Office RAAF on 15 Jul 1944. After more than a year in this unit, on 22 Oct 1945 he was sent to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF for discharge which took place two days later on 24 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Rowley road, Armadale, dairy farm hand; 1958 Gold Gulley, Nannup, dairy farmer; 1968 at Pinjarra, herd recorder; 1972 at Adamson street, Mundijong, dairy farmer; 1977 - 1980 at Thomas road Byford, dairyman
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