| Regimental number | 250 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mortlake, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Box 30, Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Harry Quiney, Mortlake, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kensington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Train, No 1 Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Train |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 1st Division Train Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of transport carrying ammunition to forward dumps. He showed resourcefullness and skill in getting the ammunition forward, often passing through hostile barrages and loading and unloading ammunition under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 19 July 1915 (gun shot wound, right shoulder). Wounded in action (second occasion), 30 June 1918 (bomb wound, right elbow and chest). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bremen', 4 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 17 October 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V1688. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, QUINEY Harry Welton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
