Regimental number | 4245 |
Place of birth | Mount Bryan East South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Mt Bryan, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Wm Henry Quinn, Mt Bryan, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | PSGT |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | fate illegible on n.r. |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack astride the BAY-CORBIE road on the 29th July 1918, Corporal QUINN as Section Commander, showed conspicuous bravery and courage. His handling of his section throughout the advance was done with exceptional skill and he worked indefatigably during consolidation of the newly won position. During consolidation he himself moved round in front of his position and while doing so encountered a party of 3 Bosche. These he immediately attacked and killed one when the other two "Kameraded" and he brought them in as prisoners. His dash and daring as well as his cheerful manner throughout set an inspiring example to all the men under his charge.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |