I found this old newspaper dated May 11, 1935 and thought the news article could be of interest.WAR VETERAN KILLED BY TRAIN... The mangled body of Michael Sullivan, about 55, veteran of Numerous military campaigns, was found on the Peninsular railroad tracks near the San Jose Meat Company on Berryessa road shortly after daybreak yesterday. As he drove his truck out of the meat companys premises, Richard ROGERS, company employee, saw the body. The coroner's office was notified, Chief Deputy Louis Provenzano ordering the body removed to the Thomas Monahan undertaking parlors. Provenzano, who said Coroner Charles C. Spalding would conduct an inquest May 16, said Sullivan apparently went to sleep on the tracts and was struck by an early morning work car, which continued on its way, the motorman unaware of the mishap. The body was dragged 150 feet and then tossed to one side. Sullivan, an Odd Fellow and Mason, resided in a shack under the Berryessa road bridge, living the life of a recluse. Friends said he had served with the American and British forces in France during the World War, with British forces during an earlier compaign in India, was formerly in the United States navy and was at one time a police officer in Riverside California.A modern soldier of fortune, his career was sprinkled with daring episodes, and he possessed numerous decorations and citations for valor. Funeral details are pending while Provenzano attempts to communicate with a sister, whose residence is unknown to local friends of Sullivan. A military funeral will be accorded the veteran soldier, it was said.** SOURCE, SAN JOSE MERCURY HERALD, MAY 11, 1935 (SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

I JUST CAME ACROSS THIS MESSAGE AND WAS LETTING YOU KNOW THAT I AM THE DAUGHTER OF RICHARD ROGERS, THE PERSON WHO FOUND MICHAEL SULLIVAN'S BODY. THIS IS JUST ONE MORE OF SOME INFO THAT I WAS GLAD TO RECEIVE ABOUT MY FATHER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME YOU MAY.