Background
CUNINGHAM, Charles Alexander was born on January 29, 1842. 2nd son of late Alexander Cuningham, Secretary to Northern Lighthouse Board, and Caroline, daughter of General A. D. Faunce, Companion of the Bath.
CUNINGHAM, Charles Alexander was born on January 29, 1842. 2nd son of late Alexander Cuningham, Secretary to Northern Lighthouse Board, and Caroline, daughter of General A. D. Faunce, Companion of the Bath.
Edinburgh Academy and privately.
Entered Army, 185S; Major-General 1899. Served Afghan War, 1880 (medal). Held various Staff'appointments, including Secretary to Govt, of Bombay Military Department, and O.C. and Political Resident, Aden. Indian Army, and Honourable Colonel 127th Belucli Light Infantry.
Clubs: United Service; New, Cheltenham.
Golf, biking, etc.
Major-General.