John Peter QUINN

Regimental number562
Date of birth14 February 1890
Place of birthEidsvold, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStockman
AddressGatton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.6
Height5' 6"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E O Quinn, Gatton, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 September 1916
Place of enlistmentMaryborough, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 3, Reinforcement 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 6 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, France, 4 July 1917 (gassed).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Soudan', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 11 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q207912.
Date of death21 December 1975
Age at death85
Place of burialEidsvold Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUINN John Peter