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Thomas Francis Sullivan

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Thomas Francis Sullivan

Birth
Harpers Ferry, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death
1 Mar 1965 (aged 82)
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Folk Figure. Father of the five Sullivan brothers who died in World War II Naval action in the South Pacific. He and his wife made history by contributing 5 sons to the service. A motion picture was based on the family and of the boys.
Folk Figure. Father of the five Sullivan brothers who died in World War II Naval action in the South Pacific. He and his wife made history by contributing 5 sons to the service. A motion picture was based on the family and of the boys.

Bio by: Laurie

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IN MEMORY OF THE FIVE SULLIVAN BOYS
GEORGE, FRANCIS, JOSEPH, MADISON & ALBERT
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN NAVAL BATTLE OFF SAVO ISLAND
ON CRUISER U.S.S. JUNEAU, NOV. 13, 1942

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  • Originally Created by: Laurie
  • Added: Sep 18, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9476094/thomas_francis-sullivan: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Francis Sullivan (24 Jan 1883–1 Mar 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9476094, citing Calvary Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.