William James QUINN

Regimental number7358
Place of birthKooringa, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressEudunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Height5' 10.5"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs K Quinn, World's End, Eudunda, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 April 1916
Place of enlistmentBurra, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameTunnelling Companies, March 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/15/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 4 August 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Army Troop Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Discharge date17 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 17 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUINN William James