| Regimental number | 5187 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Maitland, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.7 |
| Height | 5' 2.75" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mr J Honnor, Farmer, Maitland, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During a counter-attack near MERRIS on 30th June, 1918 Lance Corporal QUINN with his Lewis gun was covering the advance of his platoon when temporary disorganisation occurred owing to the platoon N.C.Os., two Sergeants and two Corporals, being wounded by the heavy enemy fire. Lance Corporal QUINN whilst continuing to fight his Lewis gun took charge of his platoon, re-organised and led them forward a further 150 yards, drove out the enemy, consolidated and held the position. By his leadership and courage he saved the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konig Frederich August', 20 June 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 29 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S212762. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B884, QUINN James Henry |