1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
ROBERT
CUNNINGHAM
3188428
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
He was born in Dumfries, the youngest of 6 children. His daughter (Sheila) was born after he was killed in Normandy, a child he never knew his wife was expecting.
HIS STORY
Private ROBERT CUNNINGHAM served in the Army Catering Corps and was attached to 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers.
According to the War Diary for the date of his death. "Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area (CAMBES) damaging buildings and causing casualties. 5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded"
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
IV. F. 2.
Crédits photo :
Information and photographs, unless otherwise credited, kindly provided by Harry and Robert Cunningham, nephews of Private ROBERT CUNNINGHAM. Grave photo by Len - FindaGrave
