Julian Cunningham

Julian Wallace Cunningham (May 1, 1893 – 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.
Died	August 22, 1972(1972-08-22) (aged 79)
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1917–1952
Rank	Major general
Commands	112th Cavalry Regiment
Conflicts	World War II
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart

Early life and education

General Julian Cunningham lights a cigarette at Amulet Plantation, New Britain, 1943-44

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.

External links

• Generals of World War II