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Thomas Stephen CULLEN

Regimental number1886
Place of birthWaterloo New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCabinetmaker
Address46 Jarrett Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Thomas Cullen, 46 Jarrett Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1886A
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was company runner, and while carrying a message he came across an enemy machine gun post carefully hidden. He rushed the post single handed, killing the whole crew and capturing the gun. His gallant and dashing exploit saved many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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