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6560   Private John Cullen
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 27/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)
Died: 21/08/1915 (Killed in Action)
Age: 50
Summary      
John Cullen was the son John Cullen of "Fair View," Ann St., Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. He was born in Drumglass, County Tyrone about 1865. John Cullen enlisted in Dungannon.Private John Cullen was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action at Gallipoli on 21st August 1915, aged 50.
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Cemetery Details
Cemetery: Helles Memorial
  Cape Helles, Gallipoli
Grave Ref: Panel 97-101
CWGC Casualty 694763
Summary      
The Anzac and Suvla cemeteries are first signposted from the left hand junction of the Eceabat- Bigali Road. From this junction travel into the main Anzac area. Follow the road to Helles, opposite the Kabatepe Museum, at 14.2 kms. take a right turn at the 'T' junction and at 14.3 kms. take the left fork. After a total of 22.8 kms, take a right turn to the memorial along a rough track 500m long. The Helles Memorial stands on the tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula. It takes the form of an obelisk over 30 metres high that can be seen by ships passing through the Dardanelles.
References and Links
No Link Reference Map Doc
1 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
Dungannon District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2015-2023