| Regimental number | 20 |
| Place of birth | Thargomindah Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 93 Stuart Street, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Quin, 93 Stuart Street, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent and energetic devotion to duty for the period from 22nd September 1917, until 24th February, 1918. As a N.C.O. of the Unit attached to Divisional Headquarters for the Anti-Gas Training of the Division, he has shown marked ability and enthusiasm, and has, at all times, carried out his duties to the entire satisfaction of his senior Officers. On 24th September, 1917, when carrying out a Gas Demonstration the bursting of a bomb in his hand, owing to a defective fuse, caused him a painful injury, but he continued throwing with his uninjured hand in order that the demonstration might not be interrupted. His self-sacrifice and disregard of personal comfort actuated by his keenness in his work of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
