Julian Cunningham

Julian Cunningham
Frank Pace, William E. Kepner and Julian W. Cunningham in Alaska, August 1951
Born (1893-05-01)May 1, 1893
Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Died August 22, 1972(1972-08-22) (aged 79)
Buried Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1917–1952
Rank Major General
Commands held 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

Major General Julian Wallace Cunningham (May 1, 1893 – August 22, 1972) was a senior officer in the United States Army.

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

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.

Cunningham died on August 22, 1972 and was survived by his wife Margaret.

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