Julian Cunningham

Julian Wallace Cunningham (May 1, 1893 โ€“ August 22, 1972) was a senior officer in the United States Army.

Julian Cunningham
Frank Pace, William E. Kepner and Julian W. Cunningham in Alaska, August 1951
Born(1893-05-01)May 1, 1893
Blairsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 1972(1972-08-22) (aged 79)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1917โ€“1952
RankMajor general
Commands held112th Cavalry Combat Team
112th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsArmy 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. He and his wife Margaret are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

References

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