Flight Lieutenant Robert Joseph O'Sullivan
Killed in Action in WW2
Date of Death:
General Information
Conflict:
WW2
Regimental No.:
J/27021
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Air Force
Regiment:
Canadian Forces
Battalion:
Royal Canadian Air Force
Company:
107 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
21 years 6 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 2 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
25 years 2 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Student
Next of Kin:
Son of Arthur W. and Cecile A. O'Sullivan, Valleyfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
15 Ingleside Ave, Montreal, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Not Specified
Height:
5 ft 7.0 in / 170 cm
Weight:
145 lbs / 66 kg
Chest:
35.0 in / 89 cm
Expansion:
2.0 in / 5 cm
Marital Status:
Not Specified
Prior Military Experience:
Not Specified
Saw Service in:
Unknown
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
1334 days in service
Buried at:
Images
Flight Lieutenant Robert Joseph O'Sullivan
Robert Joseph O'Sullivan at enlistment
De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito Bomber
Ranks
| Conflict | Rank | Regiment | Branch | Unit | Company | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW2 | Flight Lieutenant | Canadian Forces | Air Force | Royal Canadian Air Force | 107 (R.A.F.) Sqdn |
Awards
| Conflict | Award | Action | Date of Award | Date of Citation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW2 | 1939-45 Star | ||||
| WW2 | France & Germany Star | ||||
| WW2 | Defence Medal | ||||
| WW2 | War Medal 1939-45 | ||||
| WW2 | Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp |
Notes
Listed as Sullivan on memorial
Education
Jardin de L'Enfance, Valleyfield, Quebec 1925-1932
Valleyfield College, Valleyfield, Quebec 1932-1938
Darcy McGee High School, Montreal, Quebec 1939-1941
spoke English and French Fluently
Education
Jardin de L'Enfance, Valleyfield, Quebec 1925-1932
Valleyfield College, Valleyfield, Quebec 1932-1938
Darcy McGee High School, Montreal, Quebec 1939-1941
spoke English and French Fluently
Additional Service Notes
Lost During A Night Intruder Sortie to the Osnabruck/Hamm Area, flying a Mosquito. Was with the 107 Squadron, 2 Tactical Air Force flying from A 75/Cambrai/Epinoy, France
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Father Arthur W. O'Sullivan born Valleyfield, Quebec. Address 244 Salaberry, Valleyfield, Quebec. Land Surveyor
Mother Cecile Alice Bedard, born Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Mother Cecile Alice Bedard, born Providence, Rhode Island, USA