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Michael Henry CUNNINGHAM

Regimental number163
Place of birthMerrut, India
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mrs A. Brown, Spionkop, Kent Street, Teneriffe, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 4.5"
Weight117 lbs
Next of kinFather, Francis Cunningham, 2 Mowbray Buildings, Red Cross Street, Borough, London, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateDischarged 30 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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