| Regimental number | 3897 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wagin, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, O S Quinn, Wagin, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Reported missing in action, 3 May 1918; subsequently reported Prisoner of war in Germany (slight wound)). Repatriated to England, arrived, 1 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassey', 17 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 15 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W243928. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, QUINN John Joseph |