| Regimental number | 56133 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Prospect, South Australia |
| School | Crystal Brook Public School; Gladstone High School, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank teller |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.5 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A M Sullivan, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1 to 6 (SA) Reinforcements (May-Oct 1918) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Artillery Details |
| Fate | Discharged in London |
| Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 10th August, 1919, at the Sheika River, North Russia. The platoon to which he belonged, after fighting a rearguard covering action, had to cross the river by means of a narrow plank, and during the passage an officer and three men fell into a deep swamp. Without hesitation, under intense fire, Corporal Sullivan jumped into the river and rescued all four, bring them out singly. But for this gallant action his comrades would have, undoubtedly, been drowned. It was a splendid example of heroism, as all ranks were on the point of exhaustion, and the enemy less than 100 yards distant.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: England, North Russia Medals: Victoria Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SULLIVAN Arthur Percy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
