Sullivan J J Pte 6585 3rd Coldstream Guards
SULLIVAN, JOHN JAMES, Private, No. 6585, 3rd. Battn. Coldstream Guards, s. of George Sullivan, by his wife, Jane, dau. of George Parsons; b co. Surrey, 5 Jan. 1887; educ. Dockhead School, Bermondsey; was a Brushmaker; enlisted 29 Jan. 1906; served seven years with the Colours and two on Reserve, including five years (29 Sept. 1906 to 23 March, 1911) in Egypt; went to France, 12 Aug. 1914; was killed in action at Villers Cotterets, 1 Sept. 1914, and was buried in the churchyard there. Private Sullivan m. at the Parish Church, Mortlake, 26 Dec. 1911, Caroline Harriett (26, Hampton Square, Sheen Lane, Mortlake), dau. of Henry Joseph Parsons, and had a son, Thomas Joseph, b. 19 July, 1914.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1