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We remember Michael Sullivan
We remember Michael Sullivan
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
employment
General Labourer
Source:8566534
1901
1901
location
Thomas Street, Portlaw
Ireland
parents address
Source:8566526
31st March 1901
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8733553
11th August 1914
enlistment
Carrick On Suir, Tipperary
Ireland
Source:8566524
service
British Army
Private
7225
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8566524
1914
death
Died of wounds
He would have been so seriously wounded he was evacuated to the Base Hospital in Le Mans, which was where he subsequently died.
Le Mans, Sarthe
France
Source:7162997
Source:8733564
17th September 1914
burial
Sarthe
France
Plot 38. 1914-18 Row A. Grave 10
Source:8566526
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Sullivan |
| Source | 4312931 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 | |
| Thomas Street, Portlaw | Ireland | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7225 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honora | mother | ||
| James Sullivan | father |
Media
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War GravePhoto of grave in Le Mans West Cemetery, France, taken by Darrell Drury
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Main Street in Portlaw, County WaterfordPortlaw, County Waterford, where Michael Sullivan was born in 1881Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
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Portlaw Village, County WaterfordPortlaw, County Waterford, where Michael Sullivan was born in 1881Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for Le Mans Cemetery with Private Michael Sullivan's name on it.Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area around the hospital and cemetery, to the east of Mons, where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area around the hospital and cemetery, to the east of Mons, where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force.Contributed by:
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Restaurant Leon on Chausee de BincheRestaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche on the site of the former Chateau Gendebien which was used as a Red Cross hospital at the time of the Battle of MonsContributed by:
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Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium.The road south on the western edge of Bois La Haut, Mons. The Royal Irish Regiment were hotly pursued down this road by the Germans on the afternoon of the 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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Maison Communale, HyonThe Maison Communale in Hyon, which was the 8th Brigade's Headquarters on 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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A typical pave (pa-vay) roadThe pave (pa-vay) road along which the Royal Irish Regiment hurriedly retreated with the Germans close behind around 6pm on 23rd August 1914, Mons, Belgium. These roads were hard on the feet of the retreating soldiers of the BEF, especially those reservists whose feet had grown soft and had not had sufficient time to grow accustomed to day-after-day of hard marching.Contributed by:
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Map of the Battle of MonsMap of the Battle of Mons from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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The fields between Caudry and AudencourtThe fields between Caudry and Audencourt where the fighting between the Royal Irish Regiment and the advancing Germans took place on 26th August 1914.Contributed by:
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The road cutting south west of AudencourtThe road cutting south west of Audencourt where Lieutenant Colonel Cox, Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was severely wounded at around 10 am on the morning of 26th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Audencourt (from the south)Audencourt, in and around which the companies of the battalion were positioned on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
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Audencourt, looking towards Caudry, FranceAudencourt, in and around which the companies of the battalion were positioned on 26th August 1914Contributed by:
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8th Brigade headquarters in AudencourtThe location of the 8th Brigade headquarters in Audencourt on the 26th August before the bombardmentContributed by:
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CaudryC and D companies of the 2nd battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment were positioned on the north eastern outskirts of Caudry on the 26th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Map of the battle at Caudry/AudencourtMap of the actions at Caudry/Audencourt from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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Orly-sur-MorinOrly-sur-Morin where the Royal Irish Regiment came in contact with the enemy on 8th September 1914Contributed by:
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Map of the action at OrlyMap of the action at Orly on 8th September 1914 (from the War Diary and drawn by Major St Leger)Contributed by:
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8th Brigade crossing the bridge at VaillyDrawing of the 8th Brigade crossing the bridge at Vailly sur Aisne on the 13th September 1914Contributed by:
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La Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-AisneLa Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-Aisne, where the battalion was billeted and the brigade had its headquarters on the 14th September 1914.Contributed by:
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Le Chateau de Vauxcelles, Vailly-sur-AisneLe Chateau de Vauxcelles, Vailly-sur-Aisne, in the vicinity of which the Royal Irish Regiment were dug in during the fighting in September 1914Contributed by:
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CourcellesCourcelles where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment rested and refitted after the Battle of the AisneContributed by:
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Le Mans West CemeteryLe Mans West Cemetery where Private Michael Sullivan is buriedContributed by:
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La Ferté-sous-Jouarre MemorialThe La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial commemorates 3,740 officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who fell at the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne between the end of August and early October 1914 and have no known graves...The memorial was designed by George H. Goldsmith, a decorated veteran of the Western Front, and unveiled by Sir William Pulteney, who had commanded the III Corps of the BEF in 1914, on 4 November 1928. (From CWGC Cemetery Details)Contributed by:
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Portlaw Village, County WaterfordPortlaw, looking towards the original site of Thomas Street, now no longer in existence.Contributed by:
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Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| The British RAMC Base Hospitals in France 1914-1918 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| War Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Main Street in Portlaw, County Waterford | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| Portlaw Village, County Waterford | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| Restaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium. | Patrick63223 | |
| Maison Communale, Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| A typical pave (pa-vay) road | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| The fields between Caudry and Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| The road cutting south west of Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Audencourt (from the south) | Patrick63223 | |
| Audencourt, looking towards Caudry, France | Patrick63223 | |
| 8th Brigade headquarters in Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Caudry | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the battle at Caudry/Audencourt | Patrick63223 | |
| Orly-sur-Morin | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the action at Orly | Patrick63223 | |
| 8th Brigade crossing the bridge at Vailly | Patrick63223 | |
| Vailly-sur-Aisne before the war | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferme de St Pierre, Vailly-sur-Aisne | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Chateau de Vauxcelles, Vailly-sur-Aisne | Patrick63223 | |
| Courcelles | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Mans West Cemetery | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| Portlaw Village, County Waterford | Patrick63223 |
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