Saturday 9 February 2008

Acting-Sergeant Harold Cunningham

Born on 4 March 1893 in Omemee, Ontario - son of Mrs. James Cunningham, Omemee, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tanner, single, currently a member of the 45th Victoria Regiment, no previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 3 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410720) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - later served with reserve units.

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