Patrolman John Davenport Cunningham
South Carolina Highway Patrol
South Carolina

End of Watch: Thursday, June 1, 1933
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 7 months
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman Cunningham was killed in a motorcycle accident on Woodruff Highway while on patrol in Spartanburg County. He was taken to a local hospital by two citizens and underwent emergency surgery before succumbing to his injuries.

Patrolman Cunningham had served with the agency for just over 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife, 7-month-old son, parents, four sisters, and three brothers.

 
Photograph: Patrolman John Davenport Cunningham

Patch image: South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Visit Patrolman Cunningham's memorial at www.ODMP.org