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Joseph Reginald O'SULLIVAN

Regimental number1323
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationAccountant
Address8 Hawthorn Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs E J O'Sullivan, 8 Hawthorn Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: "3 August 1916 (Awarded 28 August 1916)"

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When posted with 30 men in the main trench to link up with another battalion, he behaved in a most cool and determined manner, and held the ground allotted to him till daylight.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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