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Capt. Gerald Robert O?Sullivan VC
British Army 1st Btn. Inniskilling Fusiliers
(d.21st Aug 1915)
Gerald O’Sullivan was aged 26 and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial in Gallipoli, Turkey. He was the son of the late Lt. Col. G. O’Sullivan (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) and of Mrs. O’Sullivan.
An extract from The London Gazette, No. 29281, dated 1st Sept., 1915, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery during operations South-West of Krithia, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. On the night of the 1st/2nd July, 1915, when it was essential that a portion of a trench which had been lost should be regained, Captain O'Sullivan, although not belonging to the troops at this point, volunteered to lead a party of bomb throwers to effect the recapture. He advanced in the open under a very heavy fire, and, in order to throw his bombs with greater effect, got up on the parapet where he was completely exposed to the fire of the enemy occupying the trench. He was finally wounded, but not before his inspiring example had led on his party to make further efforts, which resulted in the recapture of the trench. On the night of 18th/19th June, 1915. Captain O'Sullivan saved a critical situation in the same locality by his great personal gallantry and good leading."
