Marta Cunningham

About

Singer who became a philanthropist with The Not Forgotten Association, a group that provides entertainment and support for the war crippled.

Before Fame

She performed at the coronation of King Edward VII.

Trivia

On a mercy mission to a London hospital during World War I, she discovered many recovering servicemen had nothing to do, and so she started her foundation.

Family Life

Her parents both grew up in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

Associated With

Clive James, who Cunningham sang for, was named Commander of the British Empire.