Richard P. Sullivan

Richard Patrick Sullivan (9 September 1917 in Dorchester – 2 August 1999 in Washington County) was a American Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Distinguished Service Cross on 20 June 1944 as Major and Executive officer in the 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion
 * Silver Star Medal
 * Legion of Merit
 * Bronze Star Medal
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 campaign stars and "V" device
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * Army of Occupation Medal
 * Croix de Guerre 1940
 * Presidential Unit Citation with oak leaf cluster