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We remember John Sullivan
We remember John Sullivan
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Thomas Sullivan
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1877
1879
sibling
James Sullivan
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1879
1881
1884
sibling
George Sullivan
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1884
1886
sibling
Henry Sullivan
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1886
1889
sibling
William Sullivan
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1889
1893
sibling
Frederick Sullivan
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1893
1903
employment
Carman
London
United Kingdom
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18th August 1903
1903
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9643137
18th August 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
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18th August 1903 - 15th August 1906
1909
location
50 Planet Street, St George's in the East, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9643146
1909 - 1917
1909
marriage
Mary Ann Elizabeth Wallace
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20th June 1909
1911
children
Emily Elizabeth Sullivan
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31st December 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:9643144
5th August 1914 - 27th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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21st August 1914 - 26th September 1914
1914
children
John James Sullivan
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23rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Depot
Source:9643144
27th September 1914 - 6th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
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6th November 1914 - 14th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
9th (Reserve) Battalion
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1st September 1916 - 9th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:9643144
9th February 1917 - 23rd February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9643146
9th February 1917 - 5th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
10th Battalion (Cornwall Pioneers)
Source:9643144
23rd February 1917 - 6th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
7553
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Depot
Source:9643144
6th August 1917 - 6th December 1917
1917
discharge
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6th December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
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6th December 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Sullivan |
| Source | 4312401 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Planet Street, St George's in the East, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1909 - 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | 9th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | 10th Battalion (Cornwall Pioneers) | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 7553 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth Sullivan | daughter | 31st December 1911 | |
| John James Sullivan | son | 23rd September 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sullivan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sullivan | brother | 1877 | |
| James Sullivan | brother | 1879 | |
| George Sullivan | brother | 1884 | |
| Henry Sullivan | brother | 1886 | |
| William Sullivan | brother | 1889 | |
| Frederick Sullivan | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Elizabeth Wallace | wife | 20th June 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-08-18 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-08-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Record pt 1 | Warren106348 | |
| Army record pt 2 | Warren106348 | |
| Army record pt 3 | Warren106348 | |
| Army record pt 4 | Warren106348 |
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