Bertram Cunningham

Bertram Keir Cunningham (26 March 1871 – 10 September 1944), also known as B. K. Cunningham, was a British Anglican priest and academic. From 1919 to 1943, he was principal of Westcott House, Cambridge, a Church of England theological college.

Ordained ministry Cunningham worked with the Cambridge University Mission to Delhi and also as a lay minister in the Diocese of Lahore. In 1897, he returned to the United Kingdom, and was ordained in the Church of England. He then served his curacy at St Anne's Church, Wandsworth in the Diocese of Southwark. From 1900 to 1917, he served as Warden of the Bishops' Hostel, Farnham in Surrey. One of his duties during the First World War was to run retreats for those serving as chaplains. He was also the principal of the Chaplains' School in Saint-Omer, France, that provided the training to turn vicars into military chaplains. On 21 March 1919, he relinquished his commission and was appointed an honorary Chaplain to the Forces 3rd Class (equivalent to major).

In 1919, Cunningham was appointed Principal of Westcott House, Cambridge. He retired as principal at the end of 1943 due to his failing health.

Later life

Cunningham died on 10 September 1944 in London, England.

Honours In March 1920, Cunningham was appointed an Honorary Chaplain to The King (KHC).

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