| Regimental number | 778 |
| Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Quinlivan, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2769 Pte Edward QUINLIVAN, 4th Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 28 February 1919; 3685 Pte Joseph Edward QUINLIVAN, 5th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 22 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 10 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment/cessation of hostilities), Adelaide, 19 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, QUINLIVAN John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
