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CUNNINGHAM, Laurence Balerno
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | S213314, SX25194 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 October 1942, Keswick, SA |
| Last Rank: | Major General |
| Last Unit: | A F V T T C (AEME) |
| Born: | Gawler, South Australia, Australia, 13 February 1900 |
| Home Town: | Medindie, Walkerville, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Kyre College, St Peter's College and University of Adelaide, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Chartered Engineer |
| Died: | Accident , New Britain, New Britain, Pacific Islands, 15 November 1945, aged 45 years |
| Cemetery: |
Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea (CWGC) Burial Reference ~ Plot C, Row A, Grave 5. Personal Inscription ~ "HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE". |
| Memorials: | Adelaide Naval Military and Air Force Club of SA Inc WW2 Honour Roll, Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Gawler Council WW2 Honour Roll, Hackney St Peter's College WW2 Honour Roll |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 1 Oct 1942: | Involvement SX25194 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 1942: | Involvement S213314 | |
| 1 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Keswick, SA | |
| 1 Oct 1942: | Enlisted SX25194 | |
| 27 Jul 1945: | Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Major General, A F V T T C (AEME), 5 BASE SUB AREA AEME | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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