Regimental number | 61 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs F McCharty, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, Stephen O'Sullivan, Killorglin, Kerry, Ireland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |