Lieutenant Thomas Cunningham (RNVR)
Item
Title
Lieutenant Thomas Cunningham (RNVR)
Who?
Thomas Cunningham, the contributor's great-great-great-grandfather.
Item(s)
Newspaper cutting
Story
Lieutenant Thomas Cunningham was a whaling captain as a young man. Later he was a captain of a merchant ship. He finally become a pilot on the River Tay, guiding ships to and from Dundee docks.
In July 1915, Thomas was granted a commission in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR). By that time, he had spent twelve years in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Three of Thomas' sons served during the war: Malcolm, who had spent four years in the navy; Thomas Jnr, member of the Black Watch; and Roderick, Royal Field Artillery.
In July 1915, Thomas was granted a commission in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR). By that time, he had spent twelve years in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Three of Thomas' sons served during the war: Malcolm, who had spent four years in the navy; Thomas Jnr, member of the Black Watch; and Roderick, Royal Field Artillery.
When?
1914-18
Where?
Dundee, Scotland
Contributor
Sarah Wilson (great-great-granddaugher) and her son, Samuel Scott.
Collection Day
Cheney School
This item was submitted on January 14, 2019