Regimental number | 1886 |
Place of birth | Waterloo New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
Address | 46 Jarrett Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Cullen, 46 Jarrett Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 59th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1886A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |