Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN 1894

Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN, 1894–1916 (aged 22 years)

T J O'Sullivan on wall at Australian War Memorial

Name: Thomas Joseph /O'SULLIVAN/
Given names: Thomas Joseph
Surname: O'SULLIVAN

Events of close relatives
Birth	April 1894 36 33 Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a maternal grandfather	Thomas MOORE April 17, 1894 (aged 0) Age: 80 Ballyloughane, Limerick, Ireland Address: Ballyloughane Cause: Tumour of abdomen and debility. 6 months.
Burial of a maternal grandfather	Thomas MOORE after April 17, 1894 (aged 0) St David's Churchyard, Churchtown, Newcastle West, Limerick, Ireland Address: Churchtown Rd, Churchtown Note: Tombstone erected by family and includes multiple family names and dates. Most dates confirmed but… Tombstone erected by family and includes multiple family names and dates. Most dates confirmed but some confirming marriages not yet found. Copy of inscription and small photo online at historicgraves.
Death of a maternal grandmother	Ellen or Helen DALTON November 21, 1894 (aged 7 months) Age: 60 Ballyloughane, Limerick, Ireland Cause: Congestion of lungs, 6 days duration.
Burial of a maternal grandmother	Ellen or Helen DALTON after November 21, 1894 (aged 7 months) St David's Churchyard, Churchtown, Newcastle West, Limerick, Ireland Note: Tombstone erected by family and includes multiple family members and dates. Most dates confirmed bu… Tombstone erected by family and includes multiple family members and dates. Most dates confirmed but some confirming marriages not yet found. Copy of inscription and small photo online at historicgraves.
Birth of a brother	Eugene John O'SULLIVAN June 13, 1896 (aged 2 years) Salisbury St, Concord, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Note: Informant was James O'Sullivan, father. A doctor and a married woman had been present at the birth.
Birth of a sister	Mary Catherine (Mollie) O'SULLIVAN October 16, 1901 (aged 7 years) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Note: Mrs Ryan attended the birth.
Birth of a brother	James Gerald O'SULLIVAN July 12, 1905 (aged 11 years) Cheerful Home Hotel, John St, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Note: Dr F W Langton and Mrs Braithwaite attended the birth.
Military	Enlisted in the Australian Infantry Forces -20th Battalion, 5th Infantry Brigade August 4, 1915 (aged 21 years) Age: 21 years and 3 months Liverpool, Sydney, NSW, Australia Address: 12 Cleveland St, Surrey Hills, Sydney, NSW Note: The Nominal Roll from the Australian War Memorial records the joining date as 25 July 1915. Pay was… The Nominal Roll from the Australian War Memorial records the joining date as 25 July 1915. Pay was 5 shillings per day with a net rate of 1 shilling as 4 shillings were paid in Australia, presumably to Tom's mother. Thomas J O'Sullivan Army Records
Occupation	Driver August 4, 1915 (aged 21 years) Sydney, NSW Note: Occupation recorded on enlistment application.
Fact	Embarked on the HMAT Ballarat A70 in Sydney. September 6, 1915 (aged 21 years)
Fact	Arrived in Egypt November 1915 (aged 21 years)
Fact	Arrived in Marseilles March 25, 1916 (aged 21 years)
Fact	According to Wikipedia's information about the 20th Battalion "From their (arrival in France) it proceeded to a position near Pozières, where it took up position in the trenches in April and, a month later, had the dubious honour of being the first Australian battalion to be raided by the Germans.[3] Later, in July and August the 20th took part in the Battle of Pozières, during which time it served in the line twice before moving to a quieter sector in Belgium for a period of rest." Given the location of the grave it would appear that the 20th battalion had yet to reach as far south as Pozieres when Tom O'Sullivan was killed in action. April 1916 (0 after death)
Death	April 16, 1916 (aged 22 years) France Cause of death: Killed in action
Burial	April 16, 1916 (on the date of death) Erquingham Communal Cemetery Extension at Erquinghem -Lys near Armentieres Address: Plot 3 Row J Grave 8 Cemetery where Tom O'Sullivan is Buried Tom O'Sullivan War grave Equininghem-Lys within France
Fact	Margaret O'Sullivan signed a document to acknowledging receipt of 1 package of Tom's effects from from the army. December 23, 1916 (8 months after death) Receipt for Package of Effects
Fact	Margaret O'Sullivan of 721 Bourke St, Surrey Hills was awarded a pension of 2 pounds per fortnight. June 27, 1917 (1 year after death)
Fact	Tom's effects were sent home to his mother at 18 Cleveland St, Surrey Hills, Sydney. The package comprised: discs, religious book, religious charms, beads and a wallet. July 12, 1918 (2 years after death)
Fact	Army sent another package sent to Margaret O'Sullivan. July 20, 1918 (2 years after death) Second Package of Tom O'Sullivan's Effects from Army
Fact	Inscription about Tom's death recorded on his brother Eugene's grave. 1943 (26 years after death) Note: Date of T J O'Sullivan's death is incorrect. Army and burial records date it as 16th April 1916. M I for Tom and Eugene O'Sullivan at Rookwood - photographer unknown

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: between 1858 and 1863 — Kerry, Ireland Immigration: unknown Religious marriage: April 21, 1888 — St Joseph's Church, Balmain West, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Labourer — September 3, 1889 Occupation: Labourer — July 18, 1896 Occupation: Hotel keeper — July 12, 1905 — Cheerful Home Hotel Occupation: labourer — February 1912 — Sydney, NSW Occupation: Labourer — May 1919 — Sydney, NSW, Australia Fact: Last meal — May 11, 1919 Death: May 12, 1919 — "Stoneleigh", Burwood Rd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: May 14, 1919 — Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney, NSW Inquest: Inquest — June 17, 1919 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Theresa MOORE Honora O'SULLIVAN Ellen Mary O'SULLIVAN Anne O'SULLIVAN Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN Eugene John O'SULLIVAN Mary Catherine (Mollie) O'SULLIVAN James Gerald O'SULLIVAN James John O'SULLIVAN 1858–1919 Birth: between 1858 and 1863 — Kerry, Ireland Death: May 12, 1919 — "Stoneleigh", Burwood Rd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 1861 47 27 — Rooska, Limerick, Ireland Baptism: April 3, 1861 47 27 — St Bartholomew's Church, Athea, Limerick, Ireland Immigration: unknown Religious marriage: April 21, 1888 — St Joseph's Church, Balmain West, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 6, 1931 — 11 Pawley St, Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 7, 1931 — Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, Sydney, NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James John O'SULLIVAN Honora O'SULLIVAN Ellen Mary O'SULLIVAN Anne O'SULLIVAN Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN Eugene John O'SULLIVAN Mary Catherine (Mollie) O'SULLIVAN James Gerald O'SULLIVAN Margaret Theresa MOORE 1861–1931 Birth: 1861 47 27 — Rooska, Limerick, Ireland Death: March 6, 1931 — 11 Pawley St, Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — April 21, 1888 — St Joseph's Church, Balmain West, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 months elder sister	Links Birth: June 25, 1888 30 27 — Mortlake, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: December 5, 1888 — Mortlake, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Honora O'SULLIVAN 1888–1888 Birth: June 25, 1888 30 27 — Mortlake, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: December 5, 1888 — Mortlake, New South Wales, Australia
14 months elder sister	Links Birth: August 6, 1889 31 28 — Burwood Rd, Mortlake, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 17, 1912 — St Peter's Church, Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Counter hand — February 1912 — Sydney, NSW Death: October 26, 1934 — Sydney Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: October 28, 1934 — Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, Sydney, NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Edward HONEYMAN Eileen Gertude HONEYMAN Noeleen Margaret HONEYMAN Thomas James HONEYMAN John Charles (Jack) HONEYMAN Ellen Mary O'SULLIVAN 1889–1934 Birth: August 6, 1889 31 28 — Burwood Rd, Mortlake, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 26, 1934 — Sydney Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: November 14, 1891 33 30 — Wharf Rd, Concord, Sydney, NSW, Australia Religious marriage: December 6, 1913 — Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Waterloo, Sydney, NSW, Australia Occupation: machinist — December 6, 1913 Death: June 5, 1943 — Ligthow, NSW, Australia Burial: June 8, 1943 — Catholic Cemetery, Botany, Sydney, NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Peter Joseph ANDERSEN Kathleen Veronica ANDERSON Margaret Mary (Mollie) ANDERSON Neils James (Mick) ANDERSON James John ANDERSON Anne O'SULLIVAN 1891–1943 Birth: November 14, 1891 33 30 — Wharf Rd, Concord, Sydney, NSW, Australia Death: June 5, 1943 — Ligthow, NSW, Australia
3 years himself	Links Birth: April 1894 36 33 — Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Military: Enlisted in the Australian Infantry Forces -20th Battalion, 5th Infantry Brigade — August 4, 1915 — Liverpool, Sydney, NSW, Australia Occupation: Driver — August 4, 1915 — Sydney, NSW Fact: Embarked on the HMAT Ballarat A70 in Sydney. — September 6, 1915 Fact: Arrived in Egypt — November 1915 Fact: Arrived in Marseilles — March 25, 1916 Fact: According to Wikipedia's information about the 20th Battalion "From their (arrival in France) it proceeded to a position near Pozières, where it took up position in the trenches in April and, a month later, had the dubious honour of being the first Australian battalion to be raided by the Germans.[3] Later, in July and August the 20th took part in the Battle of Pozières, during which time it served in the line twice before moving to a quieter sector in Belgium for a period of rest." Given the location of the grave it would appear that the 20th battalion had yet to reach as far south as Pozieres when Tom O'Sullivan was killed in action. — April 1916 Death: April 16, 1916 — France Burial: April 16, 1916 — Erquingham Communal Cemetery Extension at Erquinghem -Lys near Armentieres Fact: Margaret O'Sullivan signed a document to acknowledging receipt of 1 package of Tom's effects from from the army. — December 23, 1916 Fact: Margaret O'Sullivan of 721 Bourke St, Surrey Hills was awarded a pension of 2 pounds per fortnight. — June 27, 1917 Fact: Tom's effects were sent home to his mother at 18 Cleveland St, Surrey Hills, Sydney. The package comprised: discs, religious book, religious charms, beads and a wallet. — July 12, 1918 Fact: Army sent another package sent to Margaret O'Sullivan. — July 20, 1918 Fact: Inscription about Tom's death recorded on his brother Eugene's grave. — 1943 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN 1894–1916 Birth: April 1894 36 33 — Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 16, 1916 — France
2 years younger brother	Links Birth: June 13, 1896 38 35 — Salisbury St, Concord, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Military: Enlisted in the Australian army, 13th Reinforcements 13th Battalion, under age and under the name of John Moor. His niece, Mollie Anderson, recorded that he'd tried to enlist previously and been told to return to barracks and tell the truth about his age. This time his mother allowed him to remain so she could maintain contact. His medical was on 17 July 1915. — August 23, 1915 — Holdsworthy, Sydney, NSW Occupation: Carter — August 28, 1915 — Sydney, NSW, Australia Military: Embarked on the HMAT Aeneas A60. — December 20, 1915 — Sydney Military: Drunk in lines & fined. — January 27, 1916 — Can't read recorded location. Military: Embarked for Alexandria — June 7, 1916 Military: Disembarked at Marseillies — June 14, 1916 Military: Late for 6am parade. Awarded 4 days C.C.(Possibly means confined to camp.) — July 5, 1916 — Etaples, France Military: Taken on strength from the Division Base Depot. — July 21, 1916 — Etaples, France Military: Wounded in action. — August 11, 1916 — Pozieres, France Military: Arrived at a hospital where he was recorded as having a gunshot wound to shoulder. This was later recorded as a shell wound — August 14, 1916 — Boulogne, France Military: Embarked from Boulogne for England. — August 25, 1916 Military: Admitted to Guilford Hospital — August 25, 1916 — Guilford Hospital, Surrey, England Military: Discharged from Guilford Hospital for embarkartion on H S Karioola at Southhampton for discharge in Australia. — October 16, 1916 Military: Arrived in Melbourne on 2nd Dec. The ship continued to Sydney the following day and Eugene was admitted to hospital. — December 3, 1916 — 3rd Australian General Hospital Randwick, Sydney, NSW Military: Discharged as medically unfit with recommendation for continuing medical care as wound was still discharging through a sinus (tunnel). — May 29, 1917 Military: Army pension commenced at 3 pounds per week. — May 30, 1917 — Sydney, NSW, Australia Military: Pension amount decreased to 2 pounds per week. Address: 58 Surrey Hills St, Darlinghurst. — January 31, 1918 Fact: The electoral roll recorded Eugene as living at 11 Pawley St Surrey Hills with his mother and brother Gerald. His occupation was recorded as a dealer. — 1930 Fact: The electoral roll recorded Eugene as working as a dealer and living at 40 Shepherd St Darlington, Sydney. — 1933 Occupation: "war pensioner" — January 1942 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: January 18, 1942 — Sydney Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: January 19, 1942 — Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney, NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Eugene John O'SULLIVAN 1896–1942 Birth: June 13, 1896 38 35 — Salisbury St, Concord, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: January 18, 1942 — Sydney Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 years younger sister	Links Birth: October 16, 1901 43 40 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 21, 1916 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: August 23, 1916 — Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, Sydney, NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Catherine (Mollie) O'SULLIVAN 1901–1916 Birth: October 16, 1901 43 40 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 21, 1916 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: July 12, 1905 47 44 — Cheerful Home Hotel, John St, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Appearances in Children's Court: Four appearances in the Children's Court between 1916 and 1921. He received probation for each. — between 1916 and 1921 Court appearance and convictions: Three convictions in February 1923 for breaking, entering and stealing. The offences had occurred late the previous year. He was sentenced to 18 months hard labour on each charge, to be served concurrently. Discharged from Goulburn Jail on licence on 16 Feb 1924. — February 1923 1930 electoral roll: Recorded in the elecoral roll as a labourer living at 11 Pawley St, Surrey Hills with brother and mother. — 1930 1933 electoral roll: Recorded in the electoral roll as a labourer living at 370 Riley St, Surrey Hills. — 1933 1937 electoral roll: According to the electoral roll James was a labourer living at 522 Bourke St, Sydney. — 1937 Residence: According to his brother Eugene's funeral notice he lived at 29 Chapman St, Surrey Hills. Eugene's funeral left from James' residence. — January 19, 1942 Marital status: Brother Eugene's death was registered at Sydney on 22 January 1942 by "Myra O'Sullivan, sister-in-law, 29 Chapman Street Moore Park". Myra and a marriage have not been identified. Death notices for Eugene and his sister Ann both mention a "Mr and Mrs J O'Sullivan" (James Gerald)and several electoral rolls note the presence of a person by that, or a variation on the name living at the same address as Gerald. The suburb was recorded as both Moore Park or Surrey Hills depending on the source. The coroner and his niece, Eileen Acquaro, provided information for his death certificate. He was recorded as "never married". — 1942 1943 electoral roll: Recorded on the electoral roll as being a laundryman of 29 Phelps St, Surrey Hills. — 1943 1954 electoral roll: Recorded on the electoral roll as a labourer living at 185 Elizabeth St, Croyden. — 1954 Death: September 5, 1962 — Davoren Lane, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: September 7, 1962 — Botany Cemetery, Sydney, NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships James Gerald O'SULLIVAN 1905–1962 Birth: July 12, 1905 47 44 — Cheerful Home Hotel, John St, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 5, 1962 — Davoren Lane, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Military	The Nominal Roll from the Australian War Memorial records the joining date as 25 July 1915. Pay was 5 shillings per day with a net rate of 1 shilling as 4 shillings were paid in Australia, presumably to Tom's mother.
Occupation	Occupation recorded on enlistment application.
Fact	Date of T J O'Sullivan's death is incorrect. Army and burial records date it as 16th April 1916.

Military	Thomas J O'Sullivan Army Records
Burial	Cemetery where Tom O'Sullivan is Buried
Burial	Tom O'Sullivan War grave
Burial	Equininghem-Lys within France
Fact	Receipt for Package of Effects
Fact	Second Package of Tom O'Sullivan's Effects from Army
Fact	M I for Tom and Eugene O'Sullivan at Rookwood - photographer unknown
Media object	Tom O'Sullivan War grave
Media object	Cemetery where Tom O'Sullivan is Buried
Media object	Thomas J O'Sullivan Army Records
Media object	T J O'Sullivan on wall at Australian War Memorial

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Family with parents
father Parents Eugene O'SULLIVAN Honara AKA Norah FEALEY or KANE	James John O'SULLIVAN 1858–1919
mother Parents Thomas MOORE Ellen or Helen DALTON	Margaret Theresa MOORE 1861–1931
elder sister	Honora O'SULLIVAN 1888–1888
elder sister Family Charles Edward HONEYMAN Eileen Gertude HONEYMAN Noeleen Margaret HONEYMAN Thomas James HONEYMAN John Charles (Jack) HONEYMAN	Ellen Mary O'SULLIVAN 1889–1934
elder sister Family Peter Joseph ANDERSEN Kathleen Veronica ANDERSON Margaret Mary (Mollie) ANDERSON Neils James (Mick) ANDERSON James John ANDERSON	Anne O'SULLIVAN 1891–1943
himself	Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN 1894–1916
younger brother	Eugene John O'SULLIVAN 1896–1942
younger sister	Mary Catherine (Mollie) O'SULLIVAN 1901–1916
younger brother	James Gerald O'SULLIVAN 1905–1962

Descendants

Thomas Joseph O'SULLIVAN(1894–1916)