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John Thomas QUILL

Regimental number2382
Date of birth9 October 1890
Place of birthMooroopna, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressDarkan, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.6
Height5' 8.25"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Quill, Darkan, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 June 1916
Place of enlistmentBelmont, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 30 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Discharge date23 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4520 Pte Daniel QUILL, 28th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right arm).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 26 May 1918 (gas).

Wounded in action (third occasion), 26 August 1918 (gun shot wound, hand: slight).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 23 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W84738.
Date of death26 August 1959
Age at death68
Place of burialDarkan Cemetery, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUILL John Thomas

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