Sullivan brothers
The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors who, serving together on the USS Juneau (CL-52), were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942.
The five brothers, the sons of Thomas (1883–1965) and Alleta Sullivan (1895–1972) of Waterloo, Iowa, were:
- George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December 14, 1914), Gunner's Mate Second Class (George had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Gunner's Mate Third Class.)
- Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.)
- Joseph Eugene "Joe" Sullivan, 24 (born August 28, 1918), Seaman Second Class
- Madison Abel "Matt" Sullivan, 23 (born November 8, 1919), Seaman Second Class
- Albert Leo "Al" Sullivan, 20 (born July 8, 1922), Seaman Second Class
The Sullivan brothers on board USS Juneau; from left to right: Joe, Frank, Al, Matt and George.
