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James QUINLAN

Regimental number273
Place of birthRomsey, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressPine Lodge, Windermere, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.2
Height5' 7"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMrs W E Sheehan, Romsey PO, Ramsey, Victoria
Previous military serviceMember, Romsey Rifle Club
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBallarat, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name8th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 August 1915
Discharge date8 January 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 31 August 1915; discharged (venereal disease), Melbourne, 8 January 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUINLAN James

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