Thomas Cunningham
Served with 2nd, 20th and 15th DLI
Thomas Cunningham enlisted in the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion DLI around 1910. His number was 4/8028.
He was posted to 2nd DLI and arrived in France on 1 November 1914. From Thomas’ medal rolls it can be asserted that he served with 2nd, 20th, 2nd again and 15th Battalions in France. He was finally posted to Class Z Reserve.
At some stage he deserted and his medals forfeit, but they were reinstated in 1921.
Armed force/civilian: Army
Organisation membership: 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry; 2nd, 20th and 15th Battalions DLI.
Military service:
Private
Regimental number: 4/8028
4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry; 2nd, 20th and 15th Battalions DLI.
Medal(s): British War Medal
Victory Medal
1914 Star
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Sheen | Durham at War Volunteer