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We have searched for the Leven, Fife connection but without success and the Fifeshire connection throws up multiple candidates.
Any help welcome
Mel
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On 1901 Census, might possibly be:
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He is definitely one of the possibles.
can anything be found to suggest a Leven, Fife connection that would make him stand out beyond the other possibles?
Mel
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Hi
Who are the other possible soldiers for comparison? :)
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The ones born in Fife in the 1901 census within the 1875-1900 range are;
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Impossible task?
Mel
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Just a few then Mel! :o a daunting task indeed. I expect you know his HCB number is 2268.
There is a Pte R Cunningham on the Largo Parish War Memorial, but no unit mentioned, it is only a few miles from Leven. Couldn't see anyone with that name on the Scoonie (Leven) War Memorial, or on Markinch's War Memorial.
Anne
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Anne
Well ...... just a few :P
It becomes a real problem when you are dealing with a common name and the only information that you have is the SDGW and a basic CWGC entry. Mind you, we have completed over 300+, so I think that we ought to be realistic that there are going to be some that are insoluble ....... but, it would be nice to give Robert and the seven others at least a crack of the whip.
Mel
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Robert Cunningham son of Matthew,Catherine abt 1894 Buckhaven, Wemyss Fife .
Also, this one above could be relevant for the 'Largo' War Memorial connection.
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Anne
Well ...... just a few :P
It becomes a real problem when you are dealing with a common name and the only information that you have is the SDGW and a basic CWGC entry. Mind you, we have completed over 300+, so I think that we ought to be realistic that there are going to be some that are insoluble ....... but, it would be nice to give Robert and the seven others at least a crack of the whip.
Mel
Yes, you have got to try Mel, and I suppose at least "no result" though not satisfactory, is still a result if you have done your best to seek out the information.
Would I find out anymore at Kew do you think? Probably not, as his service records would show already on Ancestry if they were there. ???
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Anne
He is about the right age for a cyclist.
There are 43 R Cunninghams on the CWGC and only this one with a Fife connection:
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May be I should rearrange 'haystack in needle for looking a' :P
Mel
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Yes, this Private Robert Cunningham is on the Lochgelly War Memorial under Scots Guards. 8)
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I wonder if he could be related to these two Cunningham brothers ? :-\
I don't have access to A* right now .... but might be worth a shot !
In Memory of
Private T CUNNINGHAM
267855, 1st/6th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
who died
on 24 October 1918
Son of James Cunningham, of 9, Links Rd., Leven, Fife.
Remembered with honour
THIANT COMMUNAL CEMETERY
In Memory of
Second Lieutenant A P CUNNINGHAM
M M
2nd Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps
who died age 25
on 19 September 1918
Son of James and Janet Penman Cunningham, of 9, Links Rd., Leven, Fife.
Remembered with honour
BRIE BRITISH CEMETERY
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Annie
A good spot.
The father, James, was born in Leslie abt 1872 and the two sons, Alex and Thomas, were born in Cowdenbeath abt 1893 and abt 1896 respectively.
Unfortunately, I can uncover no familial link with Robert as a cousin or otherwise.
Mel