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Walter Herbert QUINN

Regimental number338
Place of birthGoulds Country, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressDerby, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 7"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Quinn, Derby, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 January 1915
Place of enlistmentCairns, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 5 February 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For gallantry and initiative at Semakh on 15 September 1918. He was acting as troop leader when a great part of the troop became casualties. He, under heavy fire, collected all the available men and led them behind some buildings. He then dismounted for action and attacked the enemy, succeeding in killing a good number, and capturing the remainder. He displayed splendid courage and dash, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Discharge date3 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Tried by Field General Court Martial, 24-25 January 1918, on charges of (1) conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he, at Belah on the 20th January 1918, between the hours of 0100 and 0130, whilst under the influence of liquor created a disturbance in the Squadron Lines'; (2) drunkenness, in that he at the time and place of aforesaid, was drunk. Pleaded 'Not guilty' to both charges; found 'Guilty' on the first charge, 'Not guilty' on the second charge. Sentenced to take the rank and precedence as if his appointment to the rank of Sergeant bore the date 23.1.18.'

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Delta', 5 February 1919; arrived Melbourne, 7 March 1919, for onward travel by sea to Brisbane; discharged (medically unfit), Hobart, 3 August 1919.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as QUINNE.
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUINN Walter Herbert

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