Also Served: Michael Cullen - Michael CULLEN
Eccleston Lane Ends, Prescot Private 29201, 19th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers 
MIchael Cullen pictured in the Prescot Reporter
The 1911 census lists Michael as a 14 year old Coal Miner living in Lane Ends with his parents Thomas and Margaret, who had been married for 3 years. Thomas must have been married previously, as the census lists 4 chidlren between the ages of 14 and 27.
I am indebted to Hywyn, a member of the Great War Forum who provided information on Pte Cullen's Military Medal award, as follows:-
"Pte Michael Cullen served with the 19th Bn and saw action in France where in the battle of Cambrai, in a raid on La Vacquerie village during Apr 1917, with only sticks and bombs, as moppers up, he entered uncut enemy wire and inflicted severe losses at an enemy strong point, and for his bravery was awarded the Military Medal on 6th May 1917. "
I am further indebted to Kathy Donaldson who informs me that reports of Pte Cullen being wounded appeared in the local papers. On 13th March 1917 he was reported "Wounded" with "Shell Shock", and he was again reported wounded on 3rd July and 17th July 1917, though these may have been two reports of the same instance.
Michael Cullen's Military Medal Card, courtesy of John Yates
Michael died on 23rd January 1926 and is buried in Prescot Churchyard. His headstone notes that he died as a result of injuries incurred whilst on Military service.
Birth registered Q1/1897, Prescot., Volume 8b, Page 723
Death registered Q1/1926, Prescot, Volume 8d, Page 794
Private Cullen's Military Medal award was announced in the London Gazette, No. 30188, Published on 17 July 1917.
Ref. No.: A0040
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