| Regimental number | 621 |
| Place of birth | Cobar, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway guard |
| Address | Criterion Hotel, Murrumburrah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mr D Watson, Criterion Hotel, Murrumburrah, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Joined Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 4 April 1915. Attached to Mobile Section, Suez Road Camp, 25 December 1915. Transferred to 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 5th Divisional Artillery, 25 February 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 20 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 30 June 1916. Proceeded on leave, 7 October 1916; rejoined unit from leave, 23 October 1916. Admitted to No 1 Stationary Hospital, 12 November 1916 (ICT throat); discharged to Base details, 5 December 1916; rejoined unit, 9 December 1916. Proceeded to England, 1 May 1917; joined Royal Artillery Cadet School, St John's Wood, London, 11 May 1917. Qualified as 2nd Lieutenant, 3 November 1917, and posted to Field Artillery Reinforcements. Proceeded overseas to France, 16 November 1917; taken on strength, 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 22 november 1917, and posted to 55th Battery. Promoted Lieutenant, 3 December 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 28 May 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 7 June 1918. Proceeded to 4th Army Rest Area, 26 July 1918; rejoined unit, 26 August 1918. On leave to England, 16 September 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 3 October 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 10 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; disembarked Sydney, 3 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Sydney, 14 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, QUINLAN James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
