| Regimental number | 708 |
| Place of birth | Marengo New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Marengo Flats via Young, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E Cullen, Marengo Flats via Young, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | BSM |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Immediate) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 30th September 1917, the 114th Battery, 14th A.F.A. Brigade was in action East of WESTHOEK when it came under a particularly heavy bombardment of enemy 5.9" No. 708 Sergeant J. CULLEN, who was Acting Battery Sergeant Major at the time, by his personal courage and fearless behaviour assisted in keeping the Battery in action in spite of the many casualties which were occurring in the Battery. This N.C.O. afterwards personally supervised the evacuation of all the wounded and his cheerful and fearless behaviour inspired all ranks. His courage and devotion to duty are worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Manangatang Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
