LCPL Sullivan joined the US Marine Corp, Oct of 1969 and served on Active Duty thru Nov 1973 and also in the Marine Reserves thru August 1975. LCPL Sullivan was deployed to Vietnam were he fought on front lines for almost two years. LCPL Sullivan was awarded the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Mertourous Unit Citation, the Pistol and rifle marksmanship badges and also the Good Conduct Medal.  