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Francis M. Cunningham

Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 81 years 131 days (976 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Francis M. Cunningham

Francis Marion Cunningham (December 12, 1837 – May 11, 1919) was a United States' soldier and native of Pennsylvania who fought with Company H of the 1st West Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War.

Cunningham received his nation's highest award for bravery during combat, the U.S.Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.

That award was conferred on May 3, 1865.


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