Andrew Cunningham Biography and Timeline

Senate Steward Testimony

Gives evidence about conditions aboard Titanic and the actions of crew members during the evacuation.

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander in Chief

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander in Chief

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1942

Invasion of Italy

Prevents the Germans from separating the American & British forces

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

Chief of Naval Staff

Appointed Chief of Naval Staff

First Lord of Admiralty

Appointed First Sea Lord of the Admiralty

Chief of Naval Staff

Appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

Result of Surrender of Italian Fleet

The Italian fleet passes under Allied control rather than continuing the war against them.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

Surrender of Italian Fleet

Cunninghams ships, Warspite & Valiant, accept the surrender of the Italian Fleet

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

First Lord of Admiralty

Appointed First Sea Lord of the Admiralty

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

Cunningham Reviews Naval Priorities at Malta

Cunningham takes part in Combined Chiefs talks on naval strategy and support for continuing Allied operations.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

Cunningham Discusses Maritime War Plans

Cunningham represents British naval leadership during the military consultations immediately preceding Yalta.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946

Cunningham Coordinates Allied Naval Strategy

Cunningham considers shipping and naval operations as the Allies plan the closing stages of the European war.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1946