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Corporal, British Army
Corporal John Cunningham was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He served as a soldier in the British Army during the First World War. His actions during the conflict earned him the nation's premier award for valor, cementing his place in military history.
His Victoria Cross and associated medals are preserved for posterity and are currently on loan to the Imperial War Museum in London, England.
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