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Patrick O'SULLIVAN

Regimental number61
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mrs F McCharty, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, Stephen O'Sullivan, Killorglin, Kerry, Ireland
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on HAMEL, this man on reaching the final objective saw an enemy machine gun being mounted for action. He immediately rushed forward, bombed and killed the crew and captured the gun. He then bombed the adjacent dugout and captured an Officer and 20 men. During the whole of this operation this man showed conspicuous bravery and set a very high example of devotion to duty to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 May 1958
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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