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November 2, 1960
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Lt. Col. John J. S. Sullivan retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service as finance officer for the Alaska Communications System, receiving the Army Commendation Medal in Seattle.
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LT. COL. SULLIVAN, ACS
FINANCE OFFICER, RETIRES
SEATTLE, (A)—Lt. Col. John J. S. Sullivan retired from the Army Monday after 20 years service, the last five as finance and accounting officer for the Army's Alaska Communications System.
In a ceremony at the ACS headquarters here, Col. Sullivan was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his simplification of his branch's work procedures here and in Alaska.
Col. Sullivan entered the Army as an enlisted man Sept. 16, 1940, and was commissioned a second lieutenant Nov. 5, 1942. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on June 14, 1957.
FINANCE OFFICER, RETIRES
SEATTLE, (A)—Lt. Col. John J. S. Sullivan retired from the Army Monday after 20 years service, the last five as finance and accounting officer for the Army's Alaska Communications System.
In a ceremony at the ACS headquarters here, Col. Sullivan was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his simplification of his branch's work procedures here and in Alaska.
Col. Sullivan entered the Army as an enlisted man Sept. 16, 1940, and was commissioned a second lieutenant Nov. 5, 1942. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on June 14, 1957.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Army Retirement
Commendation Medal
Alaska Communications System
Military Career
What entities or persons were involved?
Lt. Col. John J. S. Sullivan
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Alaska
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Key Persons
Lt. Col. John J. S. Sullivan
Location
Seattle, Alaska
Event Date
Retired Monday; Entered Sept. 16, 1940; Commissioned Nov. 5, 1942; Promoted June 14, 1957
Story Details
Lt. Col. Sullivan retired after 20 years in the Army, last five as finance officer for ACS, awarded Commendation Medal for procedural improvements; career milestones from 1940 enlistment to 1957 promotion.