Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army (Company E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army)

Awarded on:

1943

For action performed on 11 January 1943 near Tarakena/Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 January 1943, in the vicinity Tarakena, New Guinea. Private First Class Cunningham's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 36 (1943).