Thomas McFarlane Cunningham
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19 Jun 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Burntisland, Scotland |
| Death | 4 Apr 2010, aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5'8¼" (1.73m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | 'Blaweary', Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Andrew Walker Cunningham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX18609 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Thomas enlisted in the 2nd AIF at Claremont on 6 Jan 1942 and was posted to the 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion at Northam to undertake early training. On 18 Jan 1942 he was admitted to the Northam Camp Hospital with Influenza, returning to his training unit on 26 Jan 1942.
LWOP 18 Nov 1943 - 3 Feb 1944
Discharged 16 Mar 1944
Post War
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