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Julian Cunningham

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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 service1917–1952
RankMajor general
Commands112th Cavalry Combat Team
112th Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsArmy 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

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Born on May 1, 1893, at Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Cunningham was educated at George Washington University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1916.

Career

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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

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Cunningham died on August 22, 1972. He and his wife Margaret are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

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