The AIF Project

Errol QUINN

Regimental number1975
Place of birthColebrook, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
Address14 Lennox Street, South Richmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.10
Height5' 7"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinFather, T. Quinn, 14 Lennox Street, South Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 15 months in the Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date21 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 June 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Australian Dermatological Hospital
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Discharge date13 March 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Accidentally wounded, 28041916 (gun shot wound, right leg).

Wounded in action, 19 November 1916 (gun shot wounds, both arms).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 5 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 13 March 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N77471.
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUINN Errol

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2026, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.