- Rank:
- Trooper
- Awarded on:
- August 25th, 1959
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Arabian Peninsula: 22233626 Trooper Anthony Cunningham, The Lancashire Fusiliers, permanently attached 22 Special Air Service Regiment. For bravery and devotion to duty in the face of rebel fire. His handling of a bren gun both in attack and defence was an example of skill and courage."