James Dick-Cunyngham facts for kids
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James Dick-Cunyngham
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| Born | 28 March 1877 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 6 November 1935 (aged 58) Colchester, Essex |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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British Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1935 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | South-Eastern Command 4th Division 152nd (Seaforth and Cameron) Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order |
Major General James Keith Dick-Cunyngham (28 March 1877 – 6 November 1935) was a brave officer in the British Army. He rose through the ranks to become a Major General. In 1935, he was in charge of the 4th Division, a large group of soldiers.
Military Career of James Dick-Cunyngham
James Dick-Cunyngham went to school at Cheltenham College. In 1898, he officially joined the Gordon Highlanders as an officer. This meant he was a leader in the army.
Serving in Wars
He fought in the Second Boer War, which was a conflict in South Africa. For his bravery, he received the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). This is a special award given to officers for excellent service in battle. King Edward VII himself gave him this award in 1902.
Later, James Dick-Cunyngham served in the First World War. During this war, he briefly led the 152nd (Seaforth and Cameron) Infantry Brigade. However, in April 1918, he was captured by the enemy. This meant he became a prisoner-of-war in Northern France.
After the War
After the war ended, he continued his important work in the army. He became an Assistant Adjutant General at the War Office. This role meant he helped manage the army from a main office. He then took charge of British troops in France and Belgium until November 1921.
In 1927, he again commanded the 152nd (Seaforth and Cameron) Infantry Brigade. After that, he worked as a senior officer in India. In 1932, he became the leader of the 53rd (Welsh) Division. His last big job was leading the 4th Division in June 1935. He sadly passed away in November of the same year.
Family Life
In 1905, James Dick-Cunyngham married Alice Daisy Deane. She was the daughter of Sir Harold Arthur Deane. James and Alice had two daughters together.
