Sullivan, Paul Steven - P13144

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Paul Steven Sullivan
24353770 Corporal
12 Platoon, D Company, 2PARA

LEST WE FORGET

Paul Steven Sullivan (Sully) was born on June 15th 1954 in Northamptonshire as the son of Raymond A. Sullivan and Beryl A. Sullivan (nee Spence).

Paul worked with his dad Raymond, who was a builder before joining up at the age of 19 years old.

Paul met his wife Shirley A. Lampey (Bette) at the end of his first week of basic training in Aldershot at the Army and Navy, where he was doing his QA training. Paul and Bette married in 1977 in Hendon, Greater London, United Kingdom and they had a daughter Alesia Fay ( born 1979 in Aldershot). When Alesia was born he was away serving in the jungle in Brunei.

After completing P Coy and parachute training, he became a member of 12 Platoon, D Company, 2PARA.

Paul Steven Sullivan died on May 28 1982 during the Falklands campaign along with Lieutenant Barry whilst attempting to take an Argentine surrender. He is now buried at the Military Cemetry Aldershot.

Operations

  • Brunei
  • Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
  • Falklands (Operation Corporate)

Decorations

The General Service Medal (GSM)

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The South Atlantic Medal (SAMR)

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The Elizabeth Cross - Granted to the next of kin of servicemen and women who died during operations or were killed as the result of terrorist action since the Second World War

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Battle of Goose Green

Sources