Julian Cunningham | |
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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 | (aged 79)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1952 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands | 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 |
Julian Wallace Cunningham (May 1, 1893 – August 22, 1972) was a senior officer in the United States Army.
Early life and education
[edit]Born on May 1, 1893, at Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Cunningham was educated at George Washington University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1916.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]Cunningham died on August 22, 1972. He and his wife Margaret are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Burial Detail: Cunningham, Julian W. – ANC Explorer