Career
Born in 1835 in Ireland, Sullivan immigrated to the United States and was living in New York when he joined the United States. Navy. He served during the Civil War as a coxswain on the United States Ship Louisville. Acting as a gun captain during battle, Sullivan showed "attention to duty, bravery, and coolness" through various engagements.
Sullivan died on October 6, 1910, at age 74 or 75 and was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
