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Adm John Henry Ducres Cunningham

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Adm John Henry Ducres Cunningham

Birth
Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Death
13 Dec 1962 (aged 77)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England Add to Map
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British Admiral. Commander of the British fleet in the Norwegian Sea in 1940, was the author of the rescue of the British contingent surrounded by Germans. In 1943 he was Commander of the Fleet of the Mediterranean Sea, and strategist of naval operations at Anzio and southern France. He was appointed Admiral of the Fleet during the last year of his career in the Royal Navy.
British Admiral. Commander of the British fleet in the Norwegian Sea in 1940, was the author of the rescue of the British contingent surrounded by Germans. In 1943 he was Commander of the Fleet of the Mediterranean Sea, and strategist of naval operations at Anzio and southern France. He was appointed Admiral of the Fleet during the last year of his career in the Royal Navy.

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  • Originally Created by: Lucy & Chris
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89544011/john_henry-ducres_cunningham: accessed ), memorial page for Adm John Henry Ducres Cunningham (4 Apr 1885–13 Dec 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 89544011, citing Highgate Cemetery West, Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.