Regimental number | 123 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Kensington, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Wm. Quinsey, Winkurra Street, Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Divisional Cyclist Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/6/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 25th 1917 when carrying ammunition to his Battery at ZONNEBEKE under heavy shell fire, one of the Drivers of QUINSEY's team was wounded. Driver H. QUINSEY dressed his comrade's wounds and carried him to a dressing station; he then returned and with the remaining Drivers safely delivered the ammunition to the Battery. His work throughout the operations has been excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |